ROMAN GOLD INTAGLIO RING WITH APOLLO KITHAROIDOS

Ca.100 AD. A really interesting Roman gold ring depicting God Apollo; elliptical-shaped bezel with inserted black stone depicting Apollo Citharede, its a statue or other image of Apollo with a cithara. Among the best-known examples is the Apollo Citharoedus of the Vatican Museums, a 2nd-century AD colossal marble statue by an unknown Roman sculptor. Fine condition; rare example; wearable; large size bezel; D:19mm/L:25mm; UK S US 9; 2.7g; 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.