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A lot of 5 ancient ring stones

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A lot of 5 ancient ring stones
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A lot of 5 ancient ring stones. Lot includes a pair of Roman intaglios, c. 1st - 2nd Century AD, one of carnelian and the other of Lapis Lazuli, each with an incised cornucopia, (9 x 6 mm, & 8.5 x 6 mm), a pair of Sasanian carnelian ring stone, one with a horned antelope and the other domed with a pair of incised birds, (10.5 x 9.5 mm & 10 x 8 mm), and last a rock crystal (quartz) domed ring stone, perfectly clear and well-polished, (Dia: 15mm). A couple with minor chipping. One Roman intaglio ex J. L. Malter with old tag; Ex Los Angeles private collection.