22K+ Gold Ring w/ Ancient Roman Jasper Intaglio

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A beautifully preserved intaglio of an ovoid form, hand-carved from crimson-hued jasper. The intaglio has a slightly beveled periphery, and the flat face bears an etched bust of an elite male with a coiffure of tight curls. The intaglio is set within the bezel of a modern 22K+ gold ring with a thick shank, wide shoulders, and a squat bezel rim. A gorgeous and wearable example of fine Roman artistry! Size (intaglio): 0.4" L x 0.3" W (1 cm x 0.8 cm); (ring): 0.75" W x 0.9" H (1.9 cm x 2.3 cm); quality of gold: 22K+; total weight: 6 grams; US ring size 6.25.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-American collection, 1980s to 2000s; ex-Frances Artuner collection, Belgium, collected in the 1960s

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#142720
Condition Report: Wearable as shown. Jasper intaglio is ancient, and gold ring is modern. Minor abrasions and adhesive residue along intaglio, with very light softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits within etched details.