Roman Silver Ring with Sun-Wheel

CIRCA 2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

7/8 in. (4.36 grams, 21.90 mm overall, 19.89 mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18 3/4, Japan 18)).

With flat-section hoop, broad corrugated shoulders, plaque with raised disc bezel, sun-wheel motif. [No Reserve]

Provenance

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

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 183, for type

CONDITION

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LOT 0642