Roman Dolphin Gemstone in Gold Ring
3rd century AD. A red jasper gemstone, intaglio dolphin and anchor motif, set into a later gold ring with facetted hoop, heart-shaped shoulders, octagonal bezel. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 209, for type. 6.16 grams, 23.01mm overall, 18.97mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). From the property of an Essex private collector; acquired in the early 1990s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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3rd century AD. A red jasper gemstone, intaglio dolphin and anchor motif, set into a later gold ring with facetted hoop, heart-shaped shoulders, octagonal bezel. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 209, for type. 6.16 grams, 23.01mm overall, 18.97mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16) (1"). From the property of an Essex private collector; acquired in the early 1990s.
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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