ROMAN BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO WITH ATHENA IN SOLID GOLD RING

Ca. AD 100 - 300.
A Roman intaglio depicting Athena facing right. The intaglio is set in a high carat (22.5 ct), possibly later gold ring. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 459. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
Size: D:18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 8g
Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.