A ROMAN CARNELIAN RING STONE , CIRCA LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C. | Christie's

Sale 9538

ANCIENT JEWELRY AND SEALS

New York

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6 December 2000

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Lot 91

A ROMAN CARNELIAN RING STONE

CIRCA LATE 1ST CENTURY B.C.

Price realised

USD 2,820

Estimate

USD 2,000 - USD 3,000

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A ROMAN CARNELIAN RING STONE
Circa Late 1st Century B.C.
The convex oval stone engraved with a groom leading two horses by the reigns, a whip in his hand, a yoke angled behind the team, a wheel below; mounted as a ring in a modern gold setting
ring size 6
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