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LOT 0679
Roman Bronze Ring with Cabochon
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (4.53 grams, 21.62 mm overall, 17.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)).
D-section hoop with fluted shoulders, bezel set with black glass cabochon. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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Roman Silver Ring with Garnet
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Roman Gold Ring with Vessel Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £910
With facetted hoop, ellipsoid cell to the bezel with inset carnelian gemstone, intaglio image of a kantharos; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. 5.88 grams, 24.02 mm overall, 19.60 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S, USA 9, Europe 20, Japan 19)
From the collection of a Surrey gentleman; acquired 1970-1980.
From the middle of the 3rd century AD, gem production in the Roman Empire declined rapidly. At the same time the first Christian motifs began to be visible on the rings.
