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Late Roman Bronze Ring with Harvester Gemstone Late Roman Bronze Ring with Harvester Gemstone Late Roman Bronze Ring with Harvester Gemstone
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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.

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 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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