Ancient Roman Silver Snake Finger Ring

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Ancient Roman silver Snake Finger Ring with a coiled body and engraved eyes, dating to the 2nd–3rd century A.D.; USA size 5 3/4 (UK L), inside diameter 1.7 cm, weight 5.3 g, in excellent condition, authentic original piece.

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The body coiling with a curled tail, the head cast with engraved eyes, the body decorated with stylised scales. Exquisite.

Size: USA= 5 3/4 - GB= L - 1.7 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 5.3 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D. or style
Condition: Intact


Provenance: British private collection, Mr. A.A., acquired at a London auction.
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.

The body coiling with a curled tail, the head cast with engraved eyes, the body decorated with stylised scales. Exquisite.

Size: USA= 5 3/4 - GB= L - 1.7 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 5.3 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D. or style
Condition: Intact


Provenance: British private collection, Mr. A.A., acquired at a London auction.
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.

Details

Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D. (or style)
Name of object
Snake Finger Ring
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2021
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
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
Authenticity
Original/official
United KingdomVerified
4664
Objects sold
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