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An early Victorian gold ring, set with a roman intaglio in chromian chalcedony. Bonus Eventus. intaglio: 1st century A.D. Mounting: ... Leggi tutto
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13.000,00 GBP
Numero offerte:
8

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Asta chiusa

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An early Victorian gold ring, set with a roman intaglio in chromian chalcedony. Bonus Eventus.

intaglio: 1st century A.D. Mounting: 19th century

intaglio : 8 x 12 mm Diam (ring) : 18 x 19 mm 5, 68 g

The standing and nude figure is holding ears of corn with the right hand and a phiale with the left. Allegorical and votive depiction referred to the abundance and good luck. Slight wear marks. This fine roman green chromium chalcedony is set in an early victorian gold ring, finely chiseled, with a bezel later inscibed: "In memory of William Manson - Ob 19 June ae 1852". Manson was an auctioneer, who joined the firm Christie's in 1831 as partner (at the death of James Christie Jr.) and was replaced by his brother Edward after is death. Very fine condition.



European private collection.
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