ROMAN HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH NICOLO INTAGLIO OF AN ATHLETE BUST

Ca. AD 300. A gold ring with a broad, flat hoop tapering towards the back and expanding to angular shoulders, each with a central groove. An oval bezel frame holds a nicolo intaglio engraved with the bust of an athlete in profile. Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 5.6g Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Munich, Germany in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. .

Estimate:£400

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