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LOT 0199
Late Roman Bronze Ring with Harvester Gemstone
CIRCA 5TH-6TH CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (6.21 grams, 27.78 mm overall, 19.08 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)).
With narrow shank and carinated ellipsoid bezel, inset carnelian intaglio of an agricola farm-worker harvesting wheat.
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market before 2000.
Property of a Surrey, UK, collector.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 233, for type.
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LOT 0199
Late Roman Bronze Ring with Harvester Gemstone
Sold for (Inc. bp): £390
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Roman Carnelian Victory Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
With intaglio image of winged Victory and a perching eagle; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.38 grams, 11 mm
From the collection of a Swiss gentleman formed in Europe from 1970-1980s; thence by descent from the family in London. -
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Opposed Busts
Late 2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
With two opposed profile male and female busts; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 1 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 Ring with Bird in Profile
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
With a flat-section hoop, rounded bezel with a large bird with long neck and spread wing in profile. 3.16 grams, 22.14 mm overall, 18.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex gentleman.
