Bidspirit auction | ROMAN EYE AGATE CABOCHON IN

ROMAN EYE AGATE CABOCHON IN HIGH KARAT GOLD RING - Ca. AD 100 - 300 An eye agate cabochon with a convex surface showing concentric zones of dark brown and white. It is mounted in a plain bezel of a possibly later gold ring with a hoop tapering evenly towards the back. Size: D:19.35mm / US: 9 1/2 / UK: S 1/2; Weight: 9.5g. Provenance: Private London collection of an established Mayfair dealer and scholar with over 40 years of experience; previously part of 1970s-1990s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 1583, Ancient Jewelry, Lot 117.