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LOT 0202
Roman Gold Ring with Gryllos Gemstone
CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (5.35 grams, 25.07 mm overall, 21.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)).
Hollow-formed gold ring in Hellenistic style with beaded rim to the broad bezel, inset amethyst cabochon with intaglio gryllos motif; repaired, a marriage.
ProvenanceFrom a collection of a London lady, acquired during 1990s-2000s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11961-210872.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 105, for type.
FootnotesThe gryllos comprises three radiating profile faces - two youthful females and the aged Silenus.
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