STUNNING ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO OF A CAPITA IUGATA WITH SERAPIS IN GOLD RING

Ca. AD 1 - 300. An amethyst intaglio engraved with capita iugata, comprising two overlapping portrait profiles facing to the left. Serapis appears foremost, bearded and wearing a modius, with a youthful clean-shaven bust behind. Set in a possibly later gold ring, the gem is enclosed within a broad oval mount of a substantial gold hoop. For similar see: Classical Art Research Centre, University of Oxford, Record Number: 40003125. Size: D:16.31mm / US: 5 3/4 / UK: L; Weight: 11.5g Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with S.T. collection, Switzerland, 1980s-2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.