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LOT 0180
Roman Gold Ring with Cabochon
3RD-5TH CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.00 grams, 23.01 mm overall, 16.99 x 16.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)).
With a triple ropework band, broad shoulders with openwork spirals increasing in size towards the centre; raised circular bezel with twisted wire border, set with a glass cabochon.
ProvenanceFrom a private European collection, since 1975.
with Christie's, London, 14 April 2011, no.361 (part).
Ex New York, USA, collection.
Accompanied by a copy of the relevant Christie's catalogue pages.
Accompanied by an old cataloguing slip.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, p.167, no.186, for similar type VIII of the Ruseva-Slokoska classification of gold rings.
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Roman Silver Dolphin Brooch
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Roman Gold Ring with Mani in Fede Gemstone for Aiax
2nd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,950
Comprising a hollow-formed hoop with rounded shoulders, inset garnet intaglio with clasped hands and 'AIAX' inscription. 2.79 grams, 21.00 mm overall, 14.90 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 2)
Acquired in Europe in 1992. with Million Cornette de Saint Cyr, Hotel Regina, 12 December 2009. European private collection.
The Romanised name 'Aiax' is given to the hero Αἴας of the Trojan war, who carried off the body of Achilles and fought Hector. The subject of two clasped hands (dextrarum junctio) symbolising the fides (loyalty, trust), was very popular on Roman rings and gems. It was mainly used on marriage rings, sometimes with the equivalent Greek inscription 'OMONOIA'. Sometimes it was used in terms of military loyalty between commander and army. In this case it is most probable the name of the groom (AIAX).
