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LOT 0154
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Krater
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.88 grams, 24.03mm overall, 17.42 x 20.45 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)).
With angled shoulders and flared rim to the bezel, inset cabochon with intaglio krater and vine tendrils.
ProvenancePrivate collection, 1980s.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 183, 210, for type.
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LOT 0154
Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Krater
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£500 (EUR 580; USD 675) +BP*
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Roman Bronze Ring with Moon and Stars Gemstone
1st-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With broad tapering shoulders, plaque with inset onyx cabochon, band of saltires and pellets to the chamfered edge, crescent moon and three stars to the upper face. 3.56 grams, 21.76 mm overall, 17.07 x 12.69 mm internal diameter (approximate size British E 1/2, USA 2 1/2, Europe 3, Japan 3)
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Eastern Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-4th century A.D.Estimate: £60 - 80 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
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From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Bronze Phallic and Fist Dagger Quillon
Circa 2nd century A.D.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Rectangular quillon with one end formed as a fist making the fica gesture and the other end formed as an erect phallus. 8.71 grams, 52 mm
From the collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999, thence by descent.
