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LOT 0184
Roman Cornucopia and Poppy Gemstone in Iron Ring
2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
1 in. (9.07 grams, 24.90 mm overall, 16.14 x 17.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).
With broad plaque and inset cabochon intaglio, cornucopia flanked by budding flowers; set into a possibly later iron ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenance
UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
Literature
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 250, for type.
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