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LOT 0754
Roman Gold Earrings with Shield
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 1 3/4 in. (6.57 grams total, 42-44 mm).
A matched pair, each a braided hoop with an applied shield-shaped disc, collar with a cluster of hollow spherical grapes with granule clusters below. [2]
ProvenanceAcquired in 1992.
Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent.
Private collection, since the late 1990s.
See Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item32(a), for type.
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Roman Silver Ring with Star Gemstone
Circa 3rd-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £143
With expanding D-section hoop, scooped shoulders and tall bezel, inset later carnelian intaglio with a star motif. 7.11 grams, 26.49 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)
From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000. -
Roman Gold Ring with Black Chalcedony Dioscouros Gemstone
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
Hollow-formed gold ring with round-section hoop and a tall oval bezel set with a black chalcedony cloison with incised image of a Dioscuros facing left, naked apart from a long fringed cape and a galea (Roman helmet), holding a large shield to his left side and with a horse to his right. 1.82 grams, 23.33 mm overall, 16.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 6, Europe 16, Japan 11).
From a collection of ancient rings, 1980s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12953-246354. -
Roman Bronze Ring with Gladiator and Bird
1st-2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Octagonal bezel with incised motifs: helmetted man wielding a sword to the left beside a standing goose. 4.94 grams, 24.89 mm overall, 22.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V 1/2, USA 10 3/4, Europe 24.4, Japan 23)
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
