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LOT 0613
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
ROMAN PORTRAIT GEMSTONE IN GOLD RING
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 1/8 in. (12.89 grams, 30.12 mm overall, 22.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25)).
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 1/8 in. (12.89 grams, 30.12 mm overall, 22.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25)).
A sardonyx cabochon gemstone with intaglio portrait bust of a male wearing a diadem, possibly Apollo; set in a later gold ring.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Dr. A.R., Leipzig, 1980-1980s.
with Gorny and Mosch, 13 December 2017, lot 424.
English private collection.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
