Ancient Roman Gold, Garnet Pin
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Ancient Roman gold pin with a round garnet pommel, 7.2 cm long and weighing 2.7 g, dating to c. 2nd–4th Century A.D.; in excellent, intact condition, from a British private collection acquired on the London art market in the 1980s, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Description from the seller
Fine, solid gold pin surmounted by a round pommel formed by a spherical garnet, framed by rope and petals patterns around the base. Exquisite.
Size: 7.2 cm L - 2 13/16 inches
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight= 2.7 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-4th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, acquired on the London art market in the 1980s.
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.
Fine, solid gold pin surmounted by a round pommel formed by a spherical garnet, framed by rope and petals patterns around the base. Exquisite.
Size: 7.2 cm L - 2 13/16 inches
Material: Gold and garnet, total weight= 2.7 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-4th Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: British private collection, acquired on the London art market in the 1980s.
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
Century/ Timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd - 4th Century A.D.
Name of object
Pin
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Material
Garnet, Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
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.
