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LOT 0346
Roman Intaglio of Three Wrestling Erotes in 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.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
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LOT 0346
Roman Intaglio of Three Wrestling Erotes in Silver Ring
Estimate £700 - 900€810 - 1,040 (for guidance only)$950 - 1,220 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£350 (EUR 406; USD 473) +BP*
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