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LOT 0167
Roman Gold Ring with Engraved Agate Gemstone
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.26 grams, 23.66 mm overall, 18.15 x 14.73 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)).
Hollow-formed with inset banded agate cloison, intaglio vine-leaf motif.
ProvenancePrivate collection, acquired on the German art market in 1993; thence by descent.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13184-249301.
Cf. for a similar ring Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 227.
FootnotesThese rings were characterised by an oval opening with a flat rim for a banded agate gem, which tapered towards the top. Both ring and gem are of the same date, 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.
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LOT 0167
Roman Gold Ring with Engraved Agate Gemstone
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
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Opening Bid: £200
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