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Lot 120 - Auction 107

A roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Tryton.
Estimate:
2.000,00/2.500,00 £
Starting price:
1.200,00 GBP
Price realized:
2.000,00 GBP
Bids:
6

Bids

Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Tryton.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

Stone 11 x 13 mm; ring size 16 x 17 mm; 5.13 gr.

The sea creature is facing left, and is characterised by a human bust on a sea horse body with a fish tail. With his right hand he holds a drap that swells with the wind; with his left a bowl. Slight signs of wear. The gem is mounted in a later ring characterized by a bezel with a twisted wire frame and two spheres to which the hoop is attached.

Provenance: UK private collection.
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