Roman Gold Ring with Female Bust Gemstone
1st century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with tapering shoulders, cup bezel with granules, inset carnelian cloison with intaglio profile female bust. 3.50 grams, 18.63mm overall,14.14mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 2) (3/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; ex Christie's Antiquities sale, April 2005, lot 270.
Condition Report: Fair condition.
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1st century AD. A hollow-formed gold finger ring with tapering shoulders, cup bezel with granules, inset carnelian cloison with intaglio profile female bust. 3.50 grams, 18.63mm overall,14.14mm internal diameter (approximate size British E, USA 2 1/4, Europe 2.41, Japan 2) (3/4"). From the property of a London gentleman; ex Christie's Antiquities sale, April 2005, lot 270.
Condition Report: Fair condition.