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Roman Silver Ring with Clasped Hands Gemstone Roman Silver Ring with Clasped Hands Gemstone Roman Silver Ring with Clasped Hands Gemstone
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LOT 0632

Roman Silver Ring with Clasped Hands Gemstone

3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D.

3/4 in. (2.24 grams, 20.50 mm overall, 17.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).

Flat-section hoop with scrolls to the shoulders, cell with inset white stone cloison with clasped-hands motif. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 0632

Roman Silver Ring with Clasped Hands Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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