Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 29, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 1129:
Roman Silver Ring with Empress Faustina Gemstone
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Start price:
£
360
Estimated price:
$40 - $600
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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1st-2nd century AD
A silver finger ring comprising a D-section hoop, ellipsoid plaque with inset later replicant carnelian cloison, intaglio profile bust portrait of Empress Faustina. 12 grams, 26mm overall, 19.16x12.79mm internal diameter (approximate size British C, USA 1 1/2, Europe 0.15, Japan 0) (1"). Fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a London collector; acquired on the London market, 1990s-2000s.
Literature
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 202 for type.
