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LOT 0173
Roman Agate Gemstone of Syncretistic Fortuna in Gold Ring
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.22 grams, 23.31 mm overall, 19.46 x 19.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).
Intaglio of syncretistic Fortuna, winged like Victory and helmeted like Minerva in a long robe holding a rudder with an ear of corn and poppy; set into an antique gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
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LOT 0173
Roman Agate Gemstone of Syncretistic Fortuna in Gold Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £819
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Roman Agate Gemstone of Syncretistic Fortuna in Gold Ring
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Intaglio of syncretistic Fortuna, winged like Victory and helmeted like Minerva in a long robe holding a rudder with an ear of corn and poppy; set into an antique gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 3.22 grams, 23.31 mm overall, 19.46 x 19.15 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
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