Lot no. 9
RING
in gold, the oval bezel incised with foliage. In the centre, a Roman cameo on agate with two layers. Sphinx in profile to the left (nose missing).
Mounted in 18 ct gold; TDD 59; Pb 5.9 g
Work of the 19th century
Cameo: Roman art, 1st-2nd century
Provenance
Former Armand Trampitsch collection (1890-1970)
Then by descent
French private collection
A 19th century gold ring set with a large roman agate cameo. Winged sphinx. Ca. 1st-2nd century A.D.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
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