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THBAncient Roman Jasper Intaglio Circus Maximus Gold Ring
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686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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LiveJun 15, 2023
Antiquities, ethnographic, native american and fine art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Western Europe, Italy, Neoclassical, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. A high-quality 72.29% to 73.61% gold (equivalent to 17K+) Neoclassical ring inlaid with an ancient Roman Imperial era jasper intaglio, engraved featuring classical Greco-Roman and Egyptian architecture: a hippodrome with an obelisk at the center - the Circus Maximus. This seal ring may have been acquired by someone on their "Grand Tour" to show off their travels as both a signifier of wealth and cultural sophistication. The ring is in great condition and has a "D" shaped band. Size of face: 0.97" L x 0.8" W (2.5 cm x 2 cm); band opening: 0.7" Diameter (1.8 cm); approximate US ring size: 6; gold quality: 72.29% to 73.61% (equivalent to 17K+); weight: 5.7 grams
Provenance: private Danvers, Massachusetts, USA collection, acquired by descent; ex-USA collection, acquired before 2000
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#179209Condition
Wear commensurate with age and use. Nicks and abrasions to gold, and possible old repair / resizing to band. Intaglio jasper is intact, overall great condition. Due to band shape, this band did not accurately fit the ring sizer. Wearable!
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