Loading, please wait...
Details
LOT 0087
Roman Gold Ring with Venus Gemstone
2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.
7/8 in. (3.25 grams, 22.33 mm overall, 15.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9)).
A hollow-formed gold finger ring with inset sardonyx intaglio of Venus (Aphrodite) standing nude dressing her hair, hoop split.
Provenance
Ex Zurigo, Max Kopp collection (1891-1984).
English private collection.
Literature
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 134, for type.
CONDITIONVETTING:
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
RELATED LOTS
-
Roman Plate Brooch Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
A group of four bronze plate brooches: a horse walking left on a corded groundline, pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse; a lioness in a stalking posture standing on a groundline, with incised face and mane detailing; pin lug to reverse; a hare bounding right with two recessed panels to the body also in the form of hares, pin lug, pin and catchplate to reverse; whorl brooch with central ring-and-dot ornament with four arms radiating outwards, each with a beast-head terminal, pin lug and catchplate to reverse. 41.3 grams total, 21-36 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK. -
Roman Artefact Group
1st-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
A group of bronze artefacts comprising: two pommel or box mounts with concentric decoration, a section of a twisted wire bracelet, a dress pin, nice bow brooch fragments, a 4th century coin and a implement handle. 123 grams total, 13-82 mm
Found Rodings, Essex, UK. Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985. Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK. -
Roman and Later Ring Collection
1st-19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
A mixed group of 20 copper-alloy rings of various types and sizes, including examples with glass cabochons, incised geometric motifs to the bezels, cruciform motifs, tiered bezels and other types. 59 grams total, 15-24 mm
Acquired before 2000. From the collection of a European gentleman living in the UK.
