Roman Gold Ring, Cornelian Intaglio, Head of Theaetetus of Athens, c. 1st Century A.D.
Roman Gold Ring, Cornelian Intaglio, Head of Theaetetus of Athens, c. 1st Century A.D.
Hollow gold shank ring with thick shoulders, set with oval orange cornelian intaglio engraved with the bust of Theaetetus of Athens, long curly beard and hair, helmet or mask in the shape of a dolphin over his head. Excellent details.
Theaetetus of Athens was a Greek mathematician, c. 417-369 B.C.
Size:USA= 8 1/2 - GB= R - 1.9 cm inside D
Material:Gold and cornelian, total weight= 11.8 grms
Culture:Roman, c. 1st Century A.D.
Provenance: Ex. Collection Mr. R.S., acquired in 2008.
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Roman Gold Ring, Cornelian Intaglio, Head of Theaetetus of Athens, c. 1st Century A.D.
Hollow gold shank ring with thick shoulders, set with oval orange cornelian intaglio engraved with the bust of Theaetetus of Athens, long curly beard and hair, helmet or mask in the shape of a dolphin over his head. Excellent details.
Theaetetus of Athens was a Greek mathematician, c. 417-369 B.C.
Size:USA= 8 1/2 - GB= R - 1.9 cm inside D
Material:Gold and cornelian, total weight= 11.8 grms
Culture:Roman, c. 1st Century A.D.
Provenance: Ex. Collection Mr. R.S., acquired in 2008.
Free Worldwide shipping.
Comes with Invoice/Certificate of Authenticity & Provenances
Condition Report: Intact