Roman Gold Ring with Nicolo Gemstone

拍品描述

Circa 3rd century A.D. or later. Comprising a D-section hoop with pairs of punched ring-and-dot motifs, a discoid flange to the bezel with similar decoration and a central cell with inset replacement nicolo cloison. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 201, for type. 4.67 grams, 20.33 mm overall, 17.70 x 15.02 mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (3/4 in.). Ex property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. Private collection, Suffolk, UK. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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