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LOT 762:
LARGE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET INTAGLIO DEPICTING CARACALLA
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LARGE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET INTAGLIO DEPICTING CARACALLA
Ca. AD 100 - 200.A Roman gold ring depicting Caracalla. The ring has a round hoop enlarging on the shoulders to form a round bezel composed of a circular frame. This secures a red garnet intaglio depicting the Emperor Caracalla, facing right. The figure is depicted in a naturalistic manner, with short hair and a beard that frames a detailed face. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 412.Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 13gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
