Roman 18K+ Gold Ring & Carnelian Intaglio - 3.6 g
Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 2nd century CE. A wonderful and wearable ring formed from 82% gold (equivalent to 18K+ gold) with a narrow shank and a thick body. The recessed bezel holds an ovoid carnelian intaglio of warm vermilion and citrine hues, and the top displays incised images of a winged griffin - with one forepaw atop a petite sphere - and a standing horse with a wild mane. Both creatures are presented next to tall palm fronds, and a thin incision separates each zoomorphic scene. Size (ring): 0.7" W x 0.9" H (1.8 cm x 2.3 cm); (intaglio): 0.6" L x 0.4" W (1.5 cm x 1 cm); quality of gold: 82% (equivalent to 18K+); total weight: 3.6 grams; US ring size 5.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-American collection, 1980s to 2000s; ex-Frances Artuner collection, Belgium, collected in the 1960s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#142722
Condition Report: Wearable as shown. Nicks to carnelian intaglio, with light abrasions and indentations to gold shank and body, and light encrustations to intaglio, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
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Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 2nd century CE. A wonderful and wearable ring formed from 82% gold (equivalent to 18K+ gold) with a narrow shank and a thick body. The recessed bezel holds an ovoid carnelian intaglio of warm vermilion and citrine hues, and the top displays incised images of a winged griffin - with one forepaw atop a petite sphere - and a standing horse with a wild mane. Both creatures are presented next to tall palm fronds, and a thin incision separates each zoomorphic scene. Size (ring): 0.7" W x 0.9" H (1.8 cm x 2.3 cm); (intaglio): 0.6" L x 0.4" W (1.5 cm x 1 cm); quality of gold: 82% (equivalent to 18K+); total weight: 3.6 grams; US ring size 5.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-American collection, 1980s to 2000s; ex-Frances Artuner collection, Belgium, collected in the 1960s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#142722
Condition Report: Wearable as shown. Nicks to carnelian intaglio, with light abrasions and indentations to gold shank and body, and light encrustations to intaglio, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
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