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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.

Provenance

English private collection.

Literature

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

CONDITION

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LOT 0645

Roman Silver Ring with Glass Insect Intaglio

Sold for (Inc. bp): £364

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