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LOT 0997
Roman Iron Ring with Bronze Plate with Serapis
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (4.81 grams, 22.93 mm overall, 18.00 x 13.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)).
Slender hoop with expanding shoulders, bezel set with a bronze intaglio with a gilt low-relief profile bust of Serapis wearing modius.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0997
Roman Iron Ring with Bronze Plate with Serapis
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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From the London collection of the late Mr S.M., 1969-1999.
The form 'AΔωNH' (Adōne) 'O Lord' is used in Christian inscriptions.
