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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.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, England.

CONDITION

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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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