Roman golden ring with eagle
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Object number
AR2718
| Object: |
Roman ring showing an eagle
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| Material: |
Ring: gold Intaglio: dark semi-precious stone |
| Date: |
1st - 2nd century AD Roman Empire |
| Description: |
Hollow band with D-shaped cross-section, which elegantly widens into a mount holding a beautiful intaglio of the Roman Imperial Eagle.
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| Size: |
Outer size 17mm x19mm, inner size 12mm x 14,5mm.
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| Condition: |
Very good condition with original intaglio. Band with some cracks and dents. Generally a very delicate example of ancient Roman craftmanship.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired from the German private collection M. Dollinger, who inherited the ring from the German private collection Fritz Rose. The Rose collection was created between 1960 and 1986 through acquisitions made during the numerous travels of the collectors.
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| References: |
Cf. G. Zahlhaas, Fingerringe und Gemmen, Sammlung Dr. E. Pressmar, page 35, Nr. 30. Cf. H. Hoffmann und V. von Claer, Antiker Gold- und Silberschmuck, page 181, Nr. 120. Similar to B. Chadour-Sampson, Antike Fingerringe, page 114, Nr 23 |
| Certificate: |
An Art Loss certificate is available for this object and can be downloaded here . The Art Loss database comprises over 500.000 ancient objects which were reported as lost or stolen and also actively involves the corresponding Interpol and FBI databases. A print copy of the Art Loss certificate will of course be delivered together with this object. |
| Authenticity: |
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