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LOT 0124
Roman Gold Ring with Reclining Dog Cameo
1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (6.20 grams, 24.32 mm overall, 19.23 x 15.12 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)).
With a recessed bezel, inset cameo of a sleeping dog or fox with a bushy tail curled round beside the body.
ProvenanceEx Swiss collection, 1990s.
Private collection, England.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13112-249490.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 212, for type.
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LOT 0124
Roman Gold Ring with Reclining Dog Cameo
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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The eagle was a symbol of imperial power in ancient Rome, representing courage, strength, and immortality. It was also featured on the standard of the Roman legions, carried into battle by the Aquilifer, a highly prestigious position in the Roman army.
