Roman Gold Ring with Gemstone Pair
1st century A.D. Bifid hoop expanding to ellipsoid cells, each with an inset garnet cloison, intaglio clasped-hands and chalice(?) motifs. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 191, for type.6.46 grams, 21.57 mm overall, 18.72 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4 in.). Acquired on the German art market around 2000. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]