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LOT 0722
Roman Silver Ring with Bird Gemstone
3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.87 grams, 27.22 mm overall, 21.38 x 16.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
With wide angled shoulders and cell to the bezel, inset carnelian intaglio bird with frond in its beak.
Provenance
Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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LOT 0722
Roman Silver Ring with Bird Gemstone
Estimate £200 - 300€230 - 350 (for guidance only)$270 - 410 (for guidance only)
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