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LOT 0645
Roman Silver Ring with Glass Insect Intaglio
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.43grams, 24.82 mm overall, 18.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).
A silver finger ring with inset glass cabochon, intaglio scorpion motif.
ProvenanceEnglish private collection.
LiteratureCf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 194, for type.
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LOT 0645
Roman Silver Ring with Glass Insect Intaglio
Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
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