Roman Gold Ring with Gemstone
2nd century AD. A gold finger ring with embossed hoop, ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio of a heron drinking from a vessel. 5.01 grams, 24.40mm overall, 15.63x14.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (1"). Property of a central London gentleman; previously with a London, Mayfair, gallery in the early 1990s; accompanied by a copy of an expertise from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 190322.
Condition Report: Fine condition, minor repair to one shoulder.
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2nd century AD. A gold finger ring with embossed hoop, ellipsoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio of a heron drinking from a vessel. 5.01 grams, 24.40mm overall, 15.63x14.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (1"). Property of a central London gentleman; previously with a London, Mayfair, gallery in the early 1990s; accompanied by a copy of an expertise from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 190322.
Condition Report: Fine condition, minor repair to one shoulder.
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