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152 - Roman Gold Ring with Gemstone of Silenus. 1st-3rd century A.D. Comprising a flat-section facetted hoop with a raised collet set with a red carnelian intaglio showing the profile head of Silenus; the intaglio is of the 1st century and set in a 3rd-century ring. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 217. 2.58 grams, 22.25 mm overall, 18.29 x 17.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (7/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website]
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Roman Gold Ring with Gemstone of Silenus. 1st-3rd century A.D. Comprising a flat-section facetted hoop with a raised collet set with a red carnelian intaglio showing the profile head of Silenus; the intaglio is of the 1st century and set in a 3rd-century ring. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 217. 2.58 grams, 22.25 mm overall, 18.29 x 17.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16) (7/8 in.). [A video of this lot is available to view on TimeLine Auctions Website] Private collection, London. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13534-263674. The ring belongs to the type VI, variant 1, of Ruseva-Slokoska classification of Roman gold rings. Polygonal-ellipsoid hoops with sectoral planes cut on the outside of the massive hoop, widening and thickening towards the shoulders, are typical of the 3rd century A.D. 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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