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Roman Gold Ring with Ear of Wheat Gemstone Roman Gold Ring with Ear of Wheat Gemstone Roman Gold Ring with Ear of Wheat Gemstone
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LOT 0590

Roman Gold Ring with Ear of Wheat Gemstone

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (3.98 grams, 23.11 mm overall, 19.74 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).

With flat shoulders and ellipsoid plaque, inset carnelian cloison with ear of wheat motif; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 0590

Roman Gold Ring with Ear of Wheat Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £650

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