FINE ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 3 ½ 10/11/2022 Sold Sotheby’s sale of the

Sold Sotheby’s sale of the estate in October 2002

As found condition with some wear from use and glossy dark patina

This example is professionally refurbished with the silver overlay restored

Raised lenticular bezel representing the squinting eye

made by the interior core casting method

FINE ROMAN PROSTITUTE'S RING, C.100-300 AD, SIZE 3 ½ 10/11/2022 Sold Sotheby’s sale of theGilt bronze, size 3 1 2. Rounded face band, 2. 5mm width flared to the stepped shoulders. Stepped and expanded edge bezel with the center of pyramid form superficially imitating a gemstone and blatantly advertising the intentions of the wearer. Roman prostitutes were typically adolescents, largely slaves. Prostitution was practiced openly with brothels sometimes sharing doors with libraries. Professionally refurbished with the 24karat gold surface