Ancient Roman Gold Intaglio ring of a Horse Head

An ancient Roman solid gold ring featuring an Intaglio of a Horse Head Many associations surround horse imagery in the ancient world. Horses were linked to warriors and hunters; they were a symbol of upper class status; and they were affiliated with the god Poseidon. Material: Solid Gold, high carat Weight: 2,73 g Date: Roman, 2nd - 3rd century AD Measurement: 23 x 23 mm (overall) , internal diameter: 20 mm (ringsize) Condition: Extremely fine condition Provenance: English private collection, acquired before 1990 Certificate of authenticity included. International registered Delivery. Provenance: The Supplier warrants that is has obtained this lot in a legal manner. From a private English collector, aquired before 1990 Important information: The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.