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LOT 0022
Romano-Egyptian Gold Ring with Duck Intaglio
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (3.85 grams, 23.13 mm overall, 18.91 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q 1/2, USA 8 1/4, Europe 18.12, Japan 17)).
Comprising a flat-section hoop and a raised rectangular bezel, the tapering bezel set with a garnet intaglio engraved with a standing duck.
Provenance
Private English collection.
Private collection, London, UK.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12940-245981.
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LOT 0022
Romano-Egyptian Gold Ring with Duck Intaglio
Estimate £3,000 - 4,000€3,480 - 4,640 (for guidance only)$4,050 - 5,400 (for guidance only)
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