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LOT 0162
Roman Gold Ring with Theseus Gemstone
1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.79 grams, 24.29 mm overall, 21.62 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
With flange rim to the ellipsoid bezel, inset banded agate gemstone, intaglio Theseus standing nude with a sword.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11862-206980.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 204, for type.
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LOT 0162
Roman Gold Ring with Theseus Gemstone
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Brooch and Other Artefact Collection
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
The group comprising: brooches, a seal box lid and zoomorphic mount; including examples with trace remains of gilding, polychrome and millefiori enamelling and other decorative techniques; four accompanied by PAS record ids. 62 grams total, 21-45 mm
Found Berkshire, UK. -
Roman Gold Ring with Oval Bezel
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
With plain ellipsoid integral plaque and slender hoop. 2.99 grams, 21.94 mm overall, 16.80 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11)
From a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s. -
Roman Bone Dice Pair
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
Each with ring-and-dot spots arranged: 1:6; 2:5; 3:4; 1:6; 2:5; 3:4. 8.85 grams total, 13-14 mm
Acquired on the German art market around 2000s. From the collection of an EU gentleman living in the UK.
