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LOT 0662
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Kneeling Satyr Before Herm in Gold Ring
1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.15 grams, 24.05 mm overall, 17.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
Ellipsoid cloison with incuse image of a kneeling male figure wearing a petasos with hand outstretched towards a herm, all on a baseline; set in a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, England.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13168-249502.
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LOT 0662
Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Kneeling Satyr Before Herm in Gold Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
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Roman Gold Ring with Bust of the God Serapis
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £3,000 - 4,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,500
Hollow-formed hoop with broad ellipsoid cell, inset red jasper intaglio profile bust of Serapis with modius; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 5.65 grams, 27.68 mm overall, 18.70 x 15.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
Private European collection. Acquired in 2002. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13122-246778. -
Roman Silver Ring with Sun-Wheel
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
With flat-section hoop, broad corrugated shoulders, plaque with raised disc bezel, sun-wheel motif. 4.36 grams, 21.90 mm overall, 19.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
Roman Banded Agate 'Eye' Pendant Inlay
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Conical in section with flat top; repaired. 10.6 grams, 33 mm
Acquired by the previous owner, 1970s. Private collection, England.