ROMAN AGATE CAMEO OF CLASPED HANDS IN GOLD RING

Ca. AD 1 - 200. A two-layered agate cameo carved with two clasped hands representing the dextrarum iunctio motif. The oval stone is mounted in a possibly later gold ring with a raised bezel. The broad, flat-section hoop is decorated with an interlaced pattern of applied gold wire, enclosed by twisted wire borders. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 5.2g 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.