ROMAN GOLD INTAGLIO RING WITH APOLLO

Ca.200 AD. A hollow gold ring with D-section hoop and elliptical bezel containing a finely cut red hardstone intaglio depicting a standing God Apollo; King of the gods in Roman mythology. He was the god of archery, music and dance, truth and prophecy, healing and diseases, the Sun and light, poetry, and more. Reference for Roman Rings: Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991; Good condition; wearable; D:17mm/L:25mm; UK N US 6/5; 6.3g; Provenance: Property of a professional collector; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1970-1990.