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Roman Gold Ring with Satyr Bust Gemstone Roman Gold Ring with Satyr Bust Gemstone Roman Gold Ring with Satyr Bust Gemstone
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LOT 0754

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.

Provenance

From 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.
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.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 153, 156, for type.

CONDITION
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LOT 0754

Roman Gold Ring with Satyr Bust Gemstone

Estimate £5,000 - 7,000€5,800 - 8,120 (for guidance only)$6,750 - 9,450 (for guidance only)

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