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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.
Provenance
Private 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.
Literature
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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