Sale: CNG 72, Lot: 2759. Estimate $1000.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 June 2006.  Sold For $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

[Jewelry and Ornaments] ROMAN. Gold finger ring. Circa 3rd-4th century AD. Inner diameter 21mm, total weight 6.75 g. Thin gold band decorated with rouletting, the thick bezel with a surrounding double band of applied beads and two flanking globules. The inset gemstone is a bright red garnet, engraved with an eagle plucking the entrails of a hare placed upon a low altar. Good condition, face of stone lightly worn, a few beads missing. A quality piece of ancient jewelry.