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Roman Silver Ring with 'God of War' Gemstone Roman Silver Ring with 'God of War' Gemstone Roman Silver Ring with 'God of War' Gemstone
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LOT 0098

Roman Silver Ring with 'God of War' Gemstone

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (8.06 grams, 21.79 mm overall, 13.64x16.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7)).

With tapering shoulders, inset ellipsoid carnelian intaglio of Mars advancing wearing a Corinthian helmet, carrying a spear and dolabra over one shoulder.

Provenance

European art market.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 195, for type.

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LOT 0098

Roman Silver Ring with 'God of War' Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,105

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