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LOT 0156
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone of Mating Pigs
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (9.44 grams, 24.60 mm overall, 19.12 x 13.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H 1/2, USA 4, Europe 6.81, Japan 6)).
Comprising a keeled hoop with wide shoulders, set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with two copulating pigs with a third one shown on the sow's back.
ProvenancePrivate collection, London.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13532-263672.
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 272, for type.
FootnotesThe type belongs to variant 4, type 1, of the Roman iron rings in the Ruseva-Slokoska classification. Ellipsoid shield-bezels with conically cut gemstones are typical of the 2nd century A.D.
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LOT 0156
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone of Mating Pigs
Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£975 (EUR 1,131; USD 1,316) +BP*
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