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Gold Ring with Bust within Grapes and Symbols
Gold Ring with Bust within Grapes and Symbols
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2nd-3rd century A.D. 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. 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. 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) (1 in.). Acquired 1970-1999. Property of a late London Mayfair gentleman, by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11344-190311. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]
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Gold Ring with Bust within Grapes and Symbols

Estimate £3,000 - £4,000
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