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LOT 0144
Roman Gold Ring with Bust of the God Serapis
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.65 grams, 27.68 mm overall, 18.70 x 15.32 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).
Hollow-formed hoop with broad ellipsoid cell, inset red jasper intaglio profile bust of Serapis with modius; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenancePrivate European collection.
Acquired in 2002.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13122-246778.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 142, for type.
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LOT 0144
Roman Gold Ring with Bust of the God Serapis
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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