Roman Silver Ring with Apollo Gemstone

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (4.53 grams, 22.48 mm overall, 17.58 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6)).

A round-section hoop expanding to broad shoulders, flat plaque with inset carnelian cloison, intaglio image of Apollo (Sol), cloaked, advancing with a patera in each hand. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From an important collection of jewellery formed over 40 years by a German collector.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 189.

CONDITION

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