LOT 107:
ROMAN GOLD FINGER RING WITH RED JASPER INTAGLIO OF A HIPPOCAMPUS
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ROMAN GOLD FINGER RING WITH RED JASPER INTAGLIO OF A HIPPOCAMPUS
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100.A Roman 20.5 ct gold finger ring decorated with a red jasper intaglio depicting a hippocampus facing left. The bezel is connected to thin shoulders, decorated with gold pellets. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 17695, Masterpieces in miniature ancient engraves gems formerly in G. Sangiorgi Collection; Lot. 22. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 5.6gProvenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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