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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.
Provenance
From 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.
Literature
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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