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Roman Iron Ring with Eagle Gemstone Roman Iron Ring with Eagle Gemstone Roman Iron Ring with Eagle Gemstone
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LOT 0093

Roman Iron Ring with Eagle Gemstone

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (11.40 grams, 27.14 mm overall, 18.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).

Ellipsoid jasper cloison with intaglio perching eagle with wings spread on top of a column; set in a ferrous finger ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 271, for type.

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LOT 0093

Roman Iron Ring with Eagle Gemstone

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

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