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Roman Silver Ring with Hound Gemstone Roman Silver Ring with Hound Gemstone Roman Silver Ring with Hound Gemstone
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LOT 0747

Roman Silver Ring with Hound Gemstone

LATE 2ND-EARLY 3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (9.84 grams, 24.22 mm overall, 16.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7)).

With broad rounded plaque and stud gemstone, jasper intaglio advancing hound on a baseline.

Provenance

Private collection, England.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 240.

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LOT 0747

Roman Silver Ring with Hound Gemstone

Sold for (Inc. bp): £234

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