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Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Man Contemplating a Mask in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Man Contemplating a Mask in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Man Contemplating a Mask in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Man Contemplating a Mask in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Man Contemplating a Mask in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Man Contemplating a Mask in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Man Contemplating a Mask in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Man Contemplating a Mask in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring

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LOT 0195

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Man Contemplating a Mask in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring

CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

3/4 in. (1.82 grams, 19.32 mm overall, 17.12 x 15.81 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).

Comprising an oval carnelian intaglio depicting a male figure, resting his leg on a small pillar and holding a large mask or sculpted head in his hand; set in a later open collet setting.

Provenance

Acquired on the European art market.
UK, private collection.

CONDITION

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LOT 0195

Roman Carnelian Gemstone of a Man Contemplating a Mask in a Nineteenth-Century Gold Ring

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

Opening Bid
£500 (EUR 580; USD 675) +BP*

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