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Roman Gold Ring with Gryllos Gemstone Roman Gold Ring with Gryllos Gemstone Roman Gold Ring with Gryllos Gemstone
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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.

Provenance

From 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.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 105, for type.

Footnotes

The gryllos comprises three radiating profile faces - two youthful females and the aged Silenus.

CONDITION
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LOT 0202

Roman Gold Ring with Gryllos Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £4,160

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