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Lot 284 Dα

A modern gold ring with an ancient Roman intaglio.

Auction 1048 - overview Cologne
15.05.2015, 14:00 - Jewellery, Furniture, Objects of Vertu, Boxes, Portrait Miniatures
Estimate: 1.500 € - 1.800 €
Result: 1.736 € (incl. premium)

A modern gold ring with an ancient Roman intaglio.

The mossy green plasma intaglio (ca. 13 x 9 mm) finely carved with a depiction of Venus Victrix. The modern grey stone band set with two brilliants. Attached a modern silver cast. A hairline crack to the intaglio. Ring size 52.5. Weight 12.3 g. Cast 1.5 x 1.2 cm, weight 5.7 g.
1st C. AD, in a modern setting.

Provenance

Private collection, England.