Roman Silver Ring with Later Apollo Gemstone

3RD CENTURY A.D. AND LATER

1 in. (12.81 grams, 25.23 mm overall, 18.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8)).

With a substantial hoop with fluted shoulders, bezel set with a later orange carnelian intaglio, engraved with an image of standing Apollo holding a wreath and patera, palm frond and an amphora on a baseline.

Provenance

Ex German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.

CONDITION

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LOT 0807