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LOT 0100

Roman Gold Ring with Black Chalcedony Dioscouros Gemstone

1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (1.82 grams, 23.33 mm overall, 16.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 6, Europe 16, Japan 11).).

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.

Provenance

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.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 134, for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0100

Roman Gold Ring with Black Chalcedony Dioscouros Gemstone

Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)

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