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ROMAN HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH BUST OF SERAPIS.
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ROMAN HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH BUST OF SERAPIS.
Estimate £1,200 - £2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
ROMAN HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH BUST OF SERAPIS.
Ca. 100 BC - AD 100.
A gold ring with a slender flat-section hoop and a sculptural bezel formed as the frontal bust of bearded Serapis, wearing a modius, with hair falling to either side of the face above draped shoulders and chest.
For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1926,0407.46.
Size: D:16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: K 1/2; Weight: 6.7g
Provenance: London private collection; ex UK ancient art collection; ex H. Cutting collection, Cambridge (1980s–early 2000s).
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
Auction location
Auction time
06/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
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