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LOT 0762

Roman Chalcedony Ring

1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D. OR LATER

1 in. (3.56 grams, 25.90 mm overall, 14.47 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)).

Ellipsoid-shaped with carinated hoop on both inner and outer side. [No Reserve]

Provenance

with H.A.C.A.G., Basel, prior 1999.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

Literature

Cf. Marin, E., Longae Salonae, Split, 1994, no.1, p.149, volume II, for a similar ring.

Footnotes

This ring, with a flat ellipsoid-shaped bezel, is related to type 2i of the Roman rings in Gallia, and they were usually considered as grave goods. Similar rings have often been found in Illyricum, Salonae, Zadar, Nin or Asseria.

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LOT 0762

Roman Chalcedony Ring

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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