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LOT 0190
Roman Chrome Chalcedony Intaglios in Double Bezel Gold Ring
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.59 grams, 23.27 mm overall, 19.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
One intaglio carved with the image of an elderly man seated before a column, the other with the figure of the sun god Sol; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13131-248400.
Chrome chalcedony was widely used in jewellery and seals throughout the Roman Empire; it disappeared from use in the ancient world in the 2nd century when the known deposits were mined out.
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LOT 0190
Roman Chrome Chalcedony Intaglios in Double Bezel Gold Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
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Roman and Other Artefact and Coin Group
4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £78
Including a harness mount stud, three bronze coins and a reproduction multi-spouted oil lamp. 194 grams total, 1.2-10 cm
From the private collection of a Hampshire, UK, gentleman. -
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Roman Silver Ring with Agate Gemstone with Roman War Ship with Trophy
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Comprising a triangular-section hoop with keeled shoulders, an ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio with oared ship, trophy of arms at prow, and floral decoration at stern; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 8.48 grams, 29.64 mm overall, 21.60 × 16.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)
Private collection, before 1975. Private collection, England. -
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Roman Pale Amethyst Gemstone with Bust of the God Silenus
1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Incuse profile bust of Silenus with full beard and bald head; below, gnarled walking stick made from a vine; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.39 grams, 11 mm
Private English collection, formed between the late 1970s and early 1990s. Private collection, London, UK.
