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    ANCIENT JEWELRY AND SEALS

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    6 December 2000

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    • A ROMAN CARNELIAN RING STONE
    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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