Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 0662
Late Roman Bronze Ring with Dolphin Gemstone
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.15 grams, 24.52 mm overall, 18.01 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15)).
With facetted angled shoulders, small plaque with inset carnelian intaglio of a dolphin with raised tail.
Provenance
Acquired on the German art market before 2000.
Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
Literature
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 227, for type.
CONDITIONVETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Roman Bronze Ring with Minerva
Circa 1st-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
With a keeled hoop expanding at the shoulders, oval raised bezel with standing goddess Minerva holding a long spear and shield at her feet, wearing a crested helmet. 6.92 grams, 22.09 mm overall, 17.21 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)
From the collection of a High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK, gentleman, circa 2000. -
.jpg)
Roman Carnelian Victory Gemstone
Circa 1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
With intaglio winged Victory advancing holding a wreath; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1.26 grams, 16 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
Roman Bronze Brooch Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Comprising: a bird-in-flight with incised annulets and X-motifs to the body, accompanied by a typed ticket 'Roman bronze brooch of bird in flight, beautifully incised decoration, iron pin intact, 2nd century AD, authenticated by British Museum, 30/5/2006'; a penannular brooch with clubbed terminals; a bow brooch with carinated bow. 31 grams total, 31-63 mm
Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
