ROMAN STONE INTAGLIO OF A DOLPHIN IN SILVER RING

Ca. AD 50 - 200. A stone intaglio engraved with a dolphin diving towards stylised waves, its body curved and tail raised behind. The gem is set in a recessed cell within a narrow collar of a possibly later silver ring, with a broad flat-section hoop, bevelled outer edges and shoulders widening towards the raised circular bezel. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 5.1g Provenance: Private central London collection; previously acquired on the UK art market prior to 2000.

Estimación:€236.65

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