A RING WITH ROMAN INTAGLIO
A RING WITH ROMAN INTAGLIO
Circa 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Mounted on a modern band, the oval intaglio in purple hardstone, possibly amethyst, incised with a figure of nude Hermes, holding his attributes, the caduceus in his right hand, and a palm branch in his left, ring size T.
Provenance: Private UK collection.
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A RING WITH ROMAN INTAGLIO
Circa 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Mounted on a modern band, the oval intaglio in purple hardstone, possibly amethyst, incised with a figure of nude Hermes, holding his attributes, the caduceus in his right hand, and a palm branch in his left, ring size T.
Provenance: Private UK collection.