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LOT 0954
Roman Silver Ring with Cabochon
4TH-5TH CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (2.39 grams, 21.87 mm overall, 18.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M 1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)).
Formed as a twisted square-section shank with granule clusters to the shoulders, ellipsoid plaque with beaded wire cell and inset aqua glass cabochon with incuse rectangle motif. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Property of a London gentleman.
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