LATE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF A NOBLEWOMAN

Ca. AD 300 - 400. A gold ring with a broad hoop composed of parallel bands decorated with twisted wire. The circular bezel is bordered by applied granules and flanked by vertical wire collars. Set within is a carnelian intaglio engraved with the bust of a noblewoman in profile to the left, her hair arranged in an elaborate coiffure. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 5.4g 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.

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