ID 1037578
Lot 176 | A ROMAN AMETHYST RINGSTONE WITH EROS
Estimate value
$ 4 000 – 6 000
IMPERIAL PERIOD, CIRCA 1ST CENTURY B.C.
7/16 in. (1.1 cm.) long
Provenance
with Dr. Elie Borowski (1913-2003), Toronto and Jerusalem, acquired by 1989; thence by descent.
Acquired by the current owner from the above, 2011.
Literature
G.M. Bernheimer, Ancient Gems from the Borowski Collection, Ruhpolding, 2007, p. 94-95, no. R-20.
| Medium: | Semi-precious stones |
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| Art style: | Ancient Art |
| Place of origin: | Italy, Europe, Roman Empire |
| Auction house category: | Ancient Art & Antiquities |
| Medium: | Semi-precious stones |
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| Art style: | Ancient Art |
| Place of origin: | Italy, Europe, Roman Empire |
| Auction house category: | Ancient Art & Antiquities |
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