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Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone
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LOT 0655

Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone

2ND CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (4.71 grams, 22.43 mm overall, 17.27 mm internal diameter).

With gemstone stud, inscribed vexillum motif; hoop damaged.

Provenance

From a gentleman's London, UK, collection, in the 1990s.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 194, for type.

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LOT 0655

Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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