A 22k gold ring with a Roman intaglio
A 22k gold ring with a Roman intaglio
Moulded shoulders and bezel, set with a heliotrope intaglio (ca. 11 x 7 mm) finely carved with a grape vine, two putto picking grapes, and a goat. Significant signs of wear to the ring band, slightly warped. Bezel: 1.5 x 1.1 cm. Ring size 59. Weight 10.1 g.
1st C. A.D., the setting 19th C.
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A 22k gold ring with a Roman intaglio
Moulded shoulders and bezel, set with a heliotrope intaglio (ca. 11 x 7 mm) finely carved with a grape vine, two putto picking grapes, and a goat. Significant signs of wear to the ring band, slightly warped. Bezel: 1.5 x 1.1 cm. Ring size 59. Weight 10.1 g.
1st C. A.D., the setting 19th C.