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LOT 2045

Roman Intaglio of Three Wrestling Erotes in Later Silver Ring

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

1 1/8 in. (16.07 grams, 29.75 mm overall, 17.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).

D-section hoop with widening lozenge-shaped shoulders supporting two discoid bezels; one with orange stone intaglio of three winged erotes, two engaged in a wrestling competition; a mirror image in gold below.

Provenance

Private collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.

CONDITION

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LOT 2045

Roman Intaglio of Three Wrestling Erotes in Later Silver Ring

Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)

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