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308 - ROMAN GOLD RING WITH RED GARNET CAMEO WITH BUST OF COMMODUS …

Estimate £2,500 - £3,500

Description

ROMAN GOLD RING WITH RED GARNET CAMEO WITH BUST OF COMMODUS AS HERCULES. Ca. AD 192. A gold ring with a ribbed hoop and a circular bezel encircled by a beaded border, set with a garnet cameo carved with the bust of Commodus as Hercules, with a lion skin over the head and shoulders. For similar see: The Classical Art Research Centre, Record Number: 40005014. Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 9.4g Provenance: London private collection; ex UK ancient art collection; ex H. Cutting collection, Cambridge (1980s–early 2000s). The XRF analyses performed demonstrate that the compositional profile of the metal is consistent with, and technically compatible with, documented metallic compositions of objects from the attributed historical period, thereby providing substantial material support for the object’s authenticity. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

About the sale FINE ANCIENT JEWELLERY AND BEADS - THE PRINCE COLLECTION

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Auction time 06/20/2026 at 2:00 PM

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