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Roman Gold Ring with Kneeling Soldier Gemstone Roman Gold Ring with Kneeling Soldier Gemstone Roman Gold Ring with Kneeling Soldier Gemstone
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LOT 0090

Roman Gold Ring with Kneeling Soldier Gemstone

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

5/8 in. (4.73 grams, 17.88 mm overall, 15.40 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)).

With flared shoulders and ellipsoid cell, inset carnelian intaglio warrior kneeling on a baseline, Pseudo-Corinthian-style helmet pushed back on the head, spear held in one hand the other touching his ankle.

Provenance

Acquired on the European art market in the 1990s.
UK collection of a European gentleman.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 187, for type.

Footnotes

The type is defined from Ruseva-Slokoska as Eastern Influence, widespread in the 2nd-3rd centuries A.D. The scene possibly alludes to the incident in the Trojan Cycle where Achilles is wounded by an arrow in his heel, the only portion of his body which was not impervious to injury.

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LOT 0090

Roman Gold Ring with Kneeling Soldier Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040

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