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LOT 0753
Roman Silver Ring with Later Inscribed Gemstone
3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
3/4 in. (9.18 grams, 21.93 mm overall, 18.60 mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 15)).
With baluster detailing to the shoulders, later inset jasper stud with legend 'ΙXΘYС' (= ICTUS = fish = Jesus Christ).
ProvenancePrivate collection, England.
LiteratureCf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 208, for type.
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LOT 0753
Roman Silver Ring with Later Inscribed Gemstone
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Roman Bronze Ring with Hand
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Private collection formed since the 1940s. UK art market. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
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