Ancient Roman or Later Gold, Agate Ring with Protective Eye Cameo
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Gold and agate ring with a protective eye cameo, dating to Roman times (c. 2nd Century A.D. or later) and featuring a thick-walled hollow bezel set with a round banded agate and a filigree rope-pattern bezel; size USA 6 (GB M, inside diameter 2.2 cm), weight 7.3 g, condition Excellent, acquired 2018 from a United Kingdom private collection.
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Description from the seller
The cast ring with filigree scrolls decoration on the shank, the thick-walled and hollow bezel set with a round banded agate of white and brown colour, surrounded by a band of filigree rope pattern. Exquisite.
Size: USA= 6 - GB= M - 2.2 cm inside D
Material: Gold and agate, total weight= 7.3 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D. or later
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
The cast ring with filigree scrolls decoration on the shank, the thick-walled and hollow bezel set with a round banded agate of white and brown colour, surrounded by a band of filigree rope pattern. Exquisite.
Size: USA= 6 - GB= M - 2.2 cm inside D
Material: Gold and agate, total weight= 7.3 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D. or later
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman or Later
Century/ Timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D. or later
Name of object
Ring with Protective Eye Cameo
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2018
Material
Agate, Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
