Ancient Roman Gold Intaglio Ring with Apollo, Rooster and Victory
Ca. 200 AD. An interesting Roman gold ring with a circular band and discoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio depicting a Victory, rooster and God Apollo; very unusual scene, Good Condition; wearable; Reference for Roman Rings: Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991; D: 20mm/L: 26mm UK U; US 10; 6. 6g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1970-1990.
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Ca. 200 AD. An interesting Roman gold ring with a circular band and discoid bezel with inset carnelian intaglio depicting a Victory, rooster and God Apollo; very unusual scene, Good Condition; wearable; Reference for Roman Rings: Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991; D: 20mm/L: 26mm UK U; US 10; 6. 6g; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1970-1990.