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Roman Gold Ring with Bird Gemstone Roman Gold Ring with Bird Gemstone Roman Gold Ring with Bird Gemstone
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LOT 0150

Roman Gold Ring with Bird Gemstone

2ND-4TH CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (3.30 grams, 22.60 mm overall, 15.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)).

With hollow-formed bezel set with a carnelian cloison, intaglio bird motif.

Provenance

Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 204, for type.

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LOT 0150

Roman Gold Ring with Bird Gemstone

Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)

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