Loading, please wait...
_900x900.jpg "Roman Gold Ring with Ewer Gemstone")
_200x200.jpg "Roman Gold Ring with Ewer Gemstone")
.jpg "Roman Gold Ring with Ewer Gemstone")
LOT 0090
Roman Gold Ring with Ewer Gemstone
2ND CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (3.96 grams, 19.00 mm overall, 15.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)).
A gold finger ring with inset carnelian intaglio of a ewer or wine-jar.
ProvenanceUK private collection, since 1956.
Formed in the 1950s by Mr and Mrs S. Broukal, thence by decent.
with Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, 30 November 2016, lot 155 [Part].
English private collection.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 220.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Gold Ring with Fish Gemstone
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
A slender gold finger ring with loops and granule to each shoulder, beaded wire rim to the cell, inset agate cloison with intaglio fish. 2.38 grams, 24.55 mm overall, 23.14 mm internal diameter (approximate size British W, USA 11, Europe 25, Japan 24)
English private collection. -
Roman Seal Box Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
A mixed group of bronze seal boxes and parts, one with a spread-eagle motif in high-relief. 30.7 grams total, 25-46 mm
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. Important North West London collection. -
Romano-Parthian Female Bone Idol
3rd century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £1,200 - 1,700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £480
A bone doll depicting a female figure with elaborately tied hairstyle, semi-naturalistic facial and anatomical detailing and geometric detailing to the garment wrapped around her lower body; stub arms; copper-alloy rivets to the shoulders. 77 grams, 19 cm high
with a London, UK gallery 1971-early 2000s.
