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LOT 0711
Roman Gemstone Group
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/8 - 5/8 in. (2.87 grams total, 11-15 mm).
Including bust of Jupiter, nude female with amphora and other types; each supplied with a museum-quality impression. [5, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Scorpion
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
Ellipsoid type with incuse design to the underside of a scorpion with segmented tail; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 0.49 grams, 11 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Silver-Gilt Ring with Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £182
With a ribbed hoop, rectangular bezel with central cell and beaded wire collar, inset with later garnet cloison. 15.33 grams, 27.34 mm overall, 20.41 x 16.53 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N 1/2, USA 6 3/4, Europe 14.35, Japan 13)
From the collection of a European gentleman living in South London; acquired 1970-1980. Private collection, Suffolk, UK. -
Roman Gold Pendant with Skeleton Gemstone
Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
Ellipsoid onyx gemstone with an incuse skeleton motif, set in a gold-sheet cell with granule cluster below and ribbed loop above, reverse with border of pellets enclosing three rosettes. 2.7 grams, 26 mm
From a North American gentleman's collection, 1990s.
