ROMAN GOLD RING WITH INTAGLIO DEPICTING TYCHE

Ca. AD 200 - 400.
A late Roman 22.5 ct gold ring with an intaglio depicting Tyche facing left set in a solid large circular bezel. The ring is round hooped with concave section and decorated with “volutes” around the bezel. For similar see: Christie’s, Live Auction 2771, Ancient jewellery, Lot. 304. 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:16.31mm / US: 5 3/4 / UK: L; 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.