Ancient Art, Antiquities & Coins
May 28, 2019
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United kingdom
The May Fair Hotel, Stratton Street, Mayfair, London, W1J 8LT, United Kingdom
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LOT 116:
Roman Gold Ring with Cupid Gemstone
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Start price:
£
720
Estimated price:
$800 - $1,000
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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3rd-4th century AD
A gold finger ring comprising a hoop with gusset to the outer face, discoid bezel with granules, inset glass cloison with intaglio profile bust of Cupid (Greek Eros). 4.5 grams, 22mm overall, 19.97mm internal diameter (approximate size British U, USA 10, Europe 22.52, Japan 21) (1"). Fine condition.
Provenance
Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.
Literature
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 221 for type.
