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LOT 0091
Roman Gold Ring with Satyr Bust Gemstone
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (20.23 grams, 28.75 mm overall, 18.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
Comprising a round-section tapering hoop with inset carnelian cloison, intaglio bust in three-quarter view; integral cup bezel, stepped cell with bust in three-quarter view; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceFrom a deceased lady's collection, 1970s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12524-231464.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 153, 156, for type.
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LOT 0091
Roman Gold Ring with Satyr Bust Gemstone
Estimate £7,000 - 9,000€8,120 - 10,440 (for guidance only)$9,450 - 12,150 (for guidance only)
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1st-4th century A.D. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £130
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From a London, UK, collection of erotica, formerly in the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK. Ex TimesAncient, Bristol, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a previous catalogue entry and old handwritten collector's ticket. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.