Roman Gold Ring with Bird Gemstone
Roman Gold Ring with Bird Gemstone
2nd-4th century A.D. With hollow-formed bezel set with a carnelian cloison, intaglio bird motif. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 204, for type. 3.30 grams, 22.60 mm overall, 15.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6) (7/8 in.).
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s.
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Roman Gold Ring with Bird Gemstone
2nd-4th century A.D. With hollow-formed bezel set with a carnelian cloison, intaglio bird motif. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L., Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 204, for type. 3.30 grams, 22.60 mm overall, 15.67 mm internal diameter (approximate size British H, USA 3 3/4, Europe 6.18, Japan 6) (7/8 in.).
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970s.
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