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 122:
Roman Gold Ring with Wolf Gemstone
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Start price:
£
1,800
Estimated price:
$1,800 - $2,400
Auction house commission:
30%
VAT: On commission only
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2nd-3rd century AD
A gold ring comprising a flat-section hoop with open scrolls to the shoulders, octagonal bezel with central ellipsoid cell and inset onyx cameo of a wolf's head in profile. 11.45 grams, 24mm overall, 21.67mm internal diameter (approximate size British Y, USA 12, Europe 28.05, Japan 27) (1"). Very fine condition.
Provenance
From an East London collector; previously in a collection formed between 1990-2000.
Literature
Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 184 for type.
