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LOT 256496
Roman Sard Gemstone Depicting the God Apollo in Gold Ring
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (6.33 grams, 22.23 mm overall, 17.52 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14)).
Ellipsoid in plan with intaglio profile bust of Apollo as a kouros; 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.13130-248354.
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LOT 256496
Roman Sard Gemstone Depicting the God Apollo 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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