Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 30, 2019 (Your local time)
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LOT 1418:

Roman Silver Ring with 'Mane in Fede' Gemstone

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Start price:
£ 180
Estimated price:
$180 - $240
Auction house commission: 30%
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2nd-3rd century AD
A silver finger ring comprising a narrow D-section hoop, broad keeled shoulders with incised hatching, plaque with inset carnelian cloison, intaglio pair of clasped hands ( mane in fede) motif. 8.6 grams, 29mm overall, 18.90x16.09mm internal diameter (approximate size British L 1/2, USA 6, Europe 11.87, Japan 11) (1 1/4"). Fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
Literature
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 183 for type.

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