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LOT 764:
ROMAN GOLD RING WITH CAMEO DEPICTING FAUSTINA MINOR
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ROMAN GOLD RING WITH CAMEO DEPICTING FAUSTINA MINOR
Ca. AD 100 - 200.A Roman gold ring with a round hoop which enlarges on the shoulders to form a high circular bezel that secures an agate cameo depicting Faustina Minor facing left. She is shown in a naturalistic manner with detailed hair and marked facial features. The image is carved in the white layer of the stone. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 270.Size: D:19.76mm / US: 10 / UK: T 1/2; Weight: 7gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. 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.
