LARGE LATE ROMAN OPENWORK GOLD RING

Ca. AD 400. A substantial gold ring with a broad openwork hoop composed of slender gold bands converging towards the back. The shoulders are decorated with symmetrical scrollwork extending towards a large circular bezel. The openwork face is embellished with a central rosette of applied wire scrolls and granules, surrounded by concentric borders of granulation. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 6.5g Provenance: Private London collection of an art professional; acquired on the UK and European art markets between 1980s to early 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.