Roman Leaded Bronze Ring w/ Crab
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Description
Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A lovely leaded bronze ring presenting a thick band and a circular face with the incised image of a crab. The ancient anthropoid displays a triangular body surrounded by 8 legs as a pair of large claws extend from his front. Note the artist's careful attention to detail, which is evident in the petite striations that envelope the entirety of the creature. Size (ring): 0.75" in diameter (1.9 cm); Size (face with crab): 0.5" W (1.3 cm); US ring size: 6.25
Provenance: private Salisbury, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private Sunrise collection, California, USA
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#163776
Provenance: private Salisbury, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private Sunrise collection, California, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#163776
Condition
Wearable as shown. Intact and excellent with nice patina throughout.
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Roman Leaded Bronze Ring w/ Crab
Estimate $700 - $750
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