Classical Antiquities and Ancient Coins
Lot 223:
Roman Wedding Ring with Gold Bezel OMONOIA, Circa 1st, 2nd Century AD
A silver ring with hoop with angled shoulders with fluting; inset with a large gold plate with the image of clasped hands and inscription on Greek – OMONOIA ; 20.16 grams, 30.27 mm overall, 20.30 mm internal diameter. Fine condition. This ancient wedding ring depicts the ceremony of joining hands at a marriage (dextratrum iunctio). A similar example is held in the British Museum (Museum item number 1917,0501.276). Private collection of EU gentleman living in UK. Originally acquired in 2000s on the British art market.
Weight: 20.14 g
Weight: 20.14 GR
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