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LOT 0106

Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Castor

1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (6.24 grams, 27.39 mm overall, 18.70 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)).

Hollow-formed ring with inset intaglio, profile bust of Castor, son of Zeus, with star above his brow; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995.
with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003.
Property of a London based academic, 2003-present.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12391-226043.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 186 for a more ornate example of the type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0106

Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Castor

Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)

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