Pair of Roman Leaded Bronze Rings w/ Lapis Intaglio
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Description
Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A fine pair of leaded bronze rings: one with a lapis lazuli intaglio inlay and the other with a leaded bronze embellishment. The first displays a slender band that widens to an ovoid intaglio of vibrant blue lapis lazuli featuring the incised image of an aquila, the imperial eagle of Ancient Rome and symbol of the Roman legion. Alternatively, the second ring exhibits a thick band that narrows briefly and then slightly widens to a raised leaded bronze circle bearing an indecipherable image, possibly of a face in profile. Size (of largest): 0.875" W (2.2 cm); Ring size (lapis): 7.25; Ring size (leaded bronze embellishment): 1.75
Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#165327
Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#165327
Condition
Both are wearable. Softening of detail to intaglios. Otherwise, both are intact and very nice with rich patina.
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Pair of Roman Leaded Bronze Rings w/ Lapis Intaglio
Estimate $550 - $900
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