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LOT 0237
Romano-Parthian Gold and Glass Ring
1ST CENTURY B.C.-1ST CENTURY A.D.
1 1/8 in. (5.99 grams, 28.45 mm overall, 19.03 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)).
With D-shaped strap shank attached with granule clusters to the ellipsoid cell bearing bands of herringbone filigree, married with a D-shaped glass cabochon.
ProvenanceFrom a late Japanese specialist collector, 1970-2000s.
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LOT 0237
Romano-Parthian Gold and Glass Ring
Estimate £800 - 1,000€930 - 1,160 (for guidance only)$1,080 - 1,350 (for guidance only)
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