Lot no. 171
COLLECTION OF ROMAN HIGH KARAT GOLD RINGS WITH CABOCHONS AND INTAGLIO.
Ca. AD 200 A collection of three gold rings, including, from left to right: a ring with a broad hoop and rectangular box bezel set with a red stone, flanked by voluted shoulders; a signet ring with a thick hoop and an oval bezel engraved with a zoomorphic motif; and a ring set with an oval red stone intaglio of a youthful male bust in profile, on a narrow hoop of flat section. Size: D:12- 13.3mm / US: 1/2- 2 / UK: A-D; Weight: 8.2g. Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Belgium; formerly in a German private collection before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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