ROMAN GOLD RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF MINERVA

Ca. AD 100 - 200. A gold ring with a plain hoop expanding into broad shoulders and a raised oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio. The stone is engraved with Minerva standing in profile, wearing a crested helmet and long drapery, holding a spear in her left hand, with a shield at her feet. For similar see: Classical Art Research Centre, University of Oxford, Record Number: 40000174. Size: D:12mm / US: 1/2 / UK: A; Weight: 6.1g Provenance: Private London collection of an art professional; acquired on the UK and European art markets between 1980s to early 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimación:€709.95

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