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LOT 0882
Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Bust within Grapes and Symbols
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (8.03 grams, 26.73 mm overall, 16.61 mm internal diameter ( approximate size British G 1/2, USA 3 1/2, Europe 5.55, Japan 5)).
A gold finger ring with hollow D-section hoop and oval bezel, set with a later oval-shaped agate intaglio bearing a bust surrounded by a vine of grapes, enigmatic motifs or symbols around.
Provenance
Acquired 1970-1999.
Property of a late Mayfair, London gentleman, by descent.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11344-190311.
Literature
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, Leeds, 1994, p.73, for type; cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Bulgaria, 1991, pp.189-192, for comparable forms.
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LOT 0882
Western Asiatic Gold Ring with Bust within Grapes and Symbols
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,794
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