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LOT 256506
Roman Nicolo Gemstone of a Grazing Horse in Gold Ring
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.72 grams, 23.21 mm overall, 18.46 x 18.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
Ellipsoid with chamfered edge, incuse grazing horse image on a baseline; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenance
Private collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13165-248341.
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LOT 256506
Roman Nicolo Gemstone of a Grazing Horse in Gold Ring
Estimate £1,800 - 2,400€2,090 - 2,780 (for guidance only)$2,430 - 3,240 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£900 (EUR 1,044; USD 1,215) +BP*
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