Lot 39
Lot 39
THE PROPERTY OF A SWISS COLLECTOR
TWO ANCIENT GLASS RINGSTONES

CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.

Price Realised USD 1,375
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USD 800 - USD 1,200
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TWO ANCIENT GLASS RINGSTONES

CIRCA 2ND-1ST CENTURY B.C.

Price Realised USD 1,375
Price Realised USD 1,375
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Including an Italic blue glass gem with a standing nude warrior holding a shield, spear, and wearing a crested helmet, mounted in a modern copper ring; and a Roman amber glass gem with a male portrait head from the Republican Period, mounted in a modern metal ring
Warrior: ¾ in. (1.9 cm.) high; ring size 10¼
Portrait head: ⅝ in. (1.5 cm.) high; ring size 7


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Acquired by the current owner, 1990s or prior.
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