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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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Large Roman Carnelian and Other Gemstone Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Comprising twelve intaglios, including: a lion attacking an antelope, a leaping panther facing back, a cabochon with a seated figure, a prancing horse with a dog(?) behind, a helmeted warrior at rest, two with a profile bust, a warrior shooting a bow, a bull browsing a tree, standing Victory, and two with a standing figure. 6.18 grams total, 10-12 mm
Private collection, London. -
Roman Bloodstone Gem with Head of Isis
1st century A.D.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Ellipsoid type with intaglio profile portrait bust of Isis with diadem; repaired; supplied with an impression. 0.56 grams, 12 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Roman Stone and Glass Gem Collection
2nd-3rd century A.D. or laterEstimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including running deer, winged figure, perchng bird and other types, some supplied with a museum-quality impression. 4.01 grams total, 6-13 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
