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Roman Gold & Carnelian Intaglio Ring w/ Figure

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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A beautiful and wearable ring comprised of a hand-carved, red-orange carnelian intaglio bearing the image of a standing female, perhaps representative of a goddess. The ovoid setting in which the intaglio is presented is formed from 96.6% gold (equivalent to 22K+) and features a twisted filigree periphery as well as miniscule gold granules applied above each terminal of the slender shank. An exquisite example of quality Roman artistry! Size (ring): 0.75" W x 0.75" H (1.9 cm x 1.9 cm); (intaglio): 0.4" L x 0.25" W (1 cm x 0.6 cm); quality of gold: 96.6% (equivalent to 22K+); total weight: 2 grams; US ring size 4

Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA; ex-Fortuna Fine Art, Ltd., New York, New York, USA, acquired in the 2000s

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.

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#157276
Condition Report: Wearable as shown. Slight bending to shank, with light indentations to bezel, and minor abrasions to intaglio, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina throughout.

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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A beautiful and wearable ring comprised of a hand-carved, red-orange carnelian intaglio bearing the image of a standing female, perhaps representative of a goddess. The ovoid setting in which the intaglio is presented is formed from 96.6% gold (equivalent to 22K+) and features a twisted filigree periphery as well as miniscule gold granules applied above each terminal of the slender shank. An exquisite example of quality Roman artistry! Size (ring): 0.75" W x 0.75" H (1.9 cm x 1.9 cm); (intaglio): 0.4" L x 0.25" W (1 cm x 0.6 cm); quality of gold: 96.6% (equivalent to 22K+); total weight: 2 grams; US ring size 4

Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA; ex-Fortuna Fine Art, Ltd., New York, New York, USA, acquired in the 2000s

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.

#157276
Condition Report: Wearable as shown. Slight bending to shank, with light indentations to bezel, and minor abrasions to intaglio, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina throughout.

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