Roman Ring with Minerva Cameo
2nd century AD. A hollow-formed gold ring with D-section hoop and expanding shoulders, with a carved carnelian bust of Minerva (Greek Athena) wearing a Corinthian helmet and aegis, long curls framing her delicately carved face. See Spier, J., Ancient Gems and Finger Rings: Catalogue of the Collections. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1992, p. 158, no. 435, for a similar ring with chalcedony intaglio. 3.61 grams, 24.12mm overall, 18.39mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Formerly the property of a Dutch gallery; previously in a private Dutch collection; acquired on the Continental European art market in the late 1990s; accompanied by a copy of a catalogue description and provenance declaration. Dr Bonewitz notes: 'This stone is a very fine example of miniature, three-dimensional carving.'
Condition Report: Fine condition.
Sale price
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
2nd century AD. A hollow-formed gold ring with D-section hoop and expanding shoulders, with a carved carnelian bust of Minerva (Greek Athena) wearing a Corinthian helmet and aegis, long curls framing her delicately carved face. See Spier, J., Ancient Gems and Finger Rings: Catalogue of the Collections. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 1992, p. 158, no. 435, for a similar ring with chalcedony intaglio. 3.61 grams, 24.12mm overall, 18.39mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1"). Formerly the property of a Dutch gallery; previously in a private Dutch collection; acquired on the Continental European art market in the late 1990s; accompanied by a copy of a catalogue description and provenance declaration. Dr Bonewitz notes: 'This stone is a very fine example of miniature, three-dimensional carving.'
Condition Report: Fine condition.
Similar Items
