Roman Gold Ring with Carnelian Gemstone with Centaur

拍品描述

Circa 2nd century A.D. With broad openwork shoulders and applied filigree scrolls, granulations flanking the cell with inset facetted intaglio advancing centaur with a syrinx. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 209, 215, for type. 4.51 grams, 26.50 mm overall, 23.05 x 12.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J, USA 4 3/4, Europe 8.69, Japan 8) (1 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website] Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. 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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