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A Roman Carnelian Ring Stone with the Portrait Head of a Young Hercules
Estimate: $1,200-$1,800
Sold
$1,300
Timed Auction
Jewelry Through the Ages: Ancient to Neoclassical
Size
Ring size 7 1/4; High karat gold; 3.14 dwt.
Description
A Roman Carnelian Ring Stone with the Portrait Head of a Young Hercules
Set in a gold ring
Circa 1st-3rd Century A.D.
Ring size 7 1/4; High karat gold; 3.14 dwt.
Provenance
Provenance:Marjorie Bronfman (1917-2012), Montreal, acquired prior to 31 March 1966; gifted to her daughter, Dr. Corinne Bronfman (1947-2022), Washington, D.C.; thence by descent. [Inv. no. 62]
Quantity
1