Ancient Greek, Hellenistic ring
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Ancient Greco–Roman bronze signet ring (2nd century BC–1st century AD) with a circular bezel bearing an intaglio of Hermes facing left, holding a purse and staff, above a ground line; 20.7 mm, 14 g; condition Good; authenticity Original/official.
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Description from the seller
An ancient Greco‑Roman bronze signet ring (2nd century BC–1st century AD) with a circular bezel bearing a deeply engraved intaglio: Hermes facing left, holding a purse and staff, a star near his shoulder above a ground line.
Mesurments : 20.7 mm.3, 14g
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In the London art market
Previous private English collection
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An ancient Greco‑Roman bronze signet ring (2nd century BC–1st century AD) with a circular bezel bearing a deeply engraved intaglio: Hermes facing left, holding a purse and staff, a star near his shoulder above a ground line.
Mesurments : 20.7 mm.3, 14g
Provence acquired the object in 1995
In the London art market
Previous private English collection
*** Postage to the USA and some countries in Asia, custome ana VAT tax must be paid
before sending the object ***
The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important info.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days.
Details
Culture
Ancient Greek, Hellenistic
Century/timeframe
2nd century BC to 1st century AD
Name of object
ring
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1995
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
