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LOT 0709
Roman Gold Cell with Jasper Cabochon
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (9.63 grams, 34 mm).
Ellipsoid in plan cell with flange rim and a pair of loops at each end for connection to a chain; inset jasper cloison.
ProvenanceAcquired by a Swiss family in the mid-1980-1990, thence by descent.
Private collection, since 1993.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 96, for type.
FootnotesThe specimen has a good parallel with an element of a gold-chain necklace from the treasure of Nikolaevo. The use of stone to decorate Roman jewellery was very popular after the end of the 2nd century A.D., as is visible in the medallions of the Castellani and Frank Bequest collections in the British Museum.
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LOT 0709
Roman Gold Cell with Jasper Cabochon
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£222 (EUR 258; USD 300) ‡+BP*
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