Roman Ring with 'Pisces' Gemstone
1st-2nd century AD. A bronze finger ring with slender hoop, plaque with inset carnelian intaglio of two fish, astrological sign for Pisces. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 233 for type. 2.03 grams, 20mm overall, 18.18mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 17.0, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition.
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1st-2nd century AD. A bronze finger ring with slender hoop, plaque with inset carnelian intaglio of two fish, astrological sign for Pisces. Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 233 for type. 2.03 grams, 20mm overall, 18.18mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 17.0, Japan 16) (3/4"). Property of a Dutch gentleman; formerly in an old collection formed in the 1970s. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Fine condition.