ROMAN GOLD RING WITH AGATE CAMEO OF HOPLITE
Ca. AD 1 - 50. A gold ring with a hoop expanding into rounded shoulders and an oval bezel set with a two-layered agate cameo. The stone is carved with the bust of a hoplite in profile, wearing a crested helmet and a garment draped over his shoulder. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 8.7g 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.
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Ca. AD 1 - 50. A gold ring with a hoop expanding into rounded shoulders and an oval bezel set with a two-layered agate cameo. The stone is carved with the bust of a hoplite in profile, wearing a crested helmet and a garment draped over his shoulder. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 8.7g 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.
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