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PROBABLY CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN CORNELIAN INTAGLIO IN GOLD RING
PROBABLY CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
The convex circular intaglio with draped profile bust of Minerva wearing crested Corinthian helmet, snakes emerging from her aegis, in later gold ring setting
¾ in. (1.9 cm.) across inner hoop
PROBABLY CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.
The convex circular intaglio with draped profile bust of Minerva wearing crested Corinthian helmet, snakes emerging from her aegis, in later gold ring setting
¾ in. (1.9 cm.) across inner hoop
Provenance
Formerly in a private collection, acquired in Paris in the 1940-1950s.
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Please note that the lots of Iranian origin are subject to U.S. trade restrictions which currently prohibit the import into the United States. Similar restrictions may apply in other countries.
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage