Roman Bronze Ring with Naked Male Gemstone

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (4.33 grams, 21.61 mm overall, 16.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)).

D-section hoop widening at the shoulders, tall oval bezel set with blue glass intaglio with a standing nude male, bow behind back, holding a wine skin in upraised hand.

Provenance

Ex property of a gentleman; from a Mayfair, London, UK, gallery.
Private collection, Suffolk, UK.

CONDITION

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LOT 0603