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LOT 0885
Roman Bronze Ring with Eros Gemstone
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.60 grams, 19.97 mm overall, 16.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)).
With possibly later carnelian gemstone, intaglio winged Eros with blossom in each hand.
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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