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Roman 'British' Ring Gemstone with Portrait Roman 'British' Ring Gemstone with Portrait Roman 'British' Ring Gemstone with Portrait
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LOT 0681

Roman 'British' Ring Gemstone with Portrait

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (2.11 grams, 14 mm).

Ellipsoid glass insert with profile portrait bust to one face. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found UK.
From the collection of C. Sullivan, UK, 1990s.

Footnotes

The same portrait appears on 'horse and rider' plate brooches.

CONDITION
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LOT 0681

Roman 'British' Ring Gemstone with Portrait

Sold for (Inc. bp): £46

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