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LOT 0815
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Dolphin Gemstone
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
7/8 in. (5.09 grams, 21.95 mm overall, 16.71 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)).
With hexagonal panel to the bezel and inset carnelian intaglio, incuse dolphin with starburst.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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