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LOT 257954
Roman Gold Ring with Nicolo Gemstone of a Marriage Scene
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.40 grams, 23.52 mm overall, 18.89 x 17.87 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
Featuring an expanding hoop with openwork volute scroll shoulders, set with a nicolo intaglio showing an opposing man and a woman holding hands, the woman holding an ear of wheat, the male figure resting upon a shield, signifying his military status.
Provenance
Acquired on the European art market.
Footnotes
The wheat symbolises abundance, fertility and prosperity in marriage.
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LOT 257954
Roman Gold Ring with Nicolo Gemstone of a Marriage Scene
Estimate £8,000 - 10,000€9,280 - 11,600 (for guidance only)$10,800 - 13,500 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£4,000 (EUR 4,640; USD 5,400) +BP*
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