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LOT 0955
Roman Silver Ring with Star Gemstone
CIRCA 3RD-4TH CENTURY A.D. AND LATER
1 in. (7.11 grams, 26.49 mm overall, 18.95 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18)).
With expanding D-section hoop, scooped shoulders and tall bezel, inset later carnelian intaglio with a star motif. [No Reserve]
Provenance
From an East London collection; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000.
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