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LOT 0698
Roman Bronze Ring with Minerva Gemstone
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3.4 in, (3.39 grams, 21.07 mm overall, 17.61 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).
With inset jasper gemstone, intaglio profile bust of Minerva (Greek Athena) wearing a crested helmet.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 233, for type.
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