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LOT 0944
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Flaming Altar
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
3/4 in. (4.69 grams, 18.39 mm overall, 15.64 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F 1/2, USA 3, Europe 4.3, Japan 4)).
Facetted hoop with rectangular bezel set with a raised intaglio with a flaming altar; accompanied by a museum-quality impression.
ProvenanceUK private collection before 2000.
London collection, acquired on the UK art market.
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LOT 0944
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Flaming Altar
Sold for (Inc. bp): £176
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Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Bee
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Discoid in plan with incuse bee motif, wings spread. 0.87 grams, 14 mm
Property of a European gentleman, acquired from the estate of a London collector (formed before 2000). -
Roman Terracotta Oil Lamp with Bobbles
Circa 3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
Rounded body with a pierced lug handle, the central filler hole surrounded by four rows of raised bosses. 86 grams, 98 mm
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Roman Lead Votive Mirror
2nd-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Discoid in plan with slot; reverse with concentric rings. scrolls and pellets; reverse with central rosette. 42.4 grams, 64 mm
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.