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LOT 0713
Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Cabochon
1ST-3RD CENTURY B.C.
1/2 in. (1.25 grams, 14.67 mm overall, 12.36 mm internal diameter).
A gold ring with raised oval bezel inset deep red cabochon garnet.
ProvenanceAcquired early 1990s.
Ex private American collection; thence by descent.
Private collection since 1998.
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