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LOT 0194
Roman Cameo of a Female Head in Gold Ring
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.73 grams, 18.12 mm overall, 15.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)).
Inset cameo with finely detailed chignon hairstyle; set in an 18th century gold finger ring.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, England.
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LOT 0194
Roman Cameo of a Female Head in Gold Ring
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £400
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Intaglio image of Minerva standing on a baseline holding spear and shield, supporting a victoriola in her extended hand; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 7.59 grams, 27.22 mm overall, 18.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market.
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Roman and Other Blue Glass Bead Necklace String
1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £52
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