A Roman gold ring set with a garnet intaglio. Head of Apollo.
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A Roman gold ring set with a garnet intaglio. Head of Apollo.
A Roman gold ring set with a garnet intaglio. Head of Apollo.
Date 1st century A.D.
Period early roman
Origin London, consignment
Medium gold, Garnet
Dimension 1 x 1.25 cm (0³/₈ x 0¹/₂ inches)
The hoop rounded within and without is hollowed, with broadering shoulders ending in an oval box setting set with a garnet intaglio. In the center of the stone is engraved, a head of the god Apollo facing left. He is represented with beautiful and young features, his head adorned with a band. Nice mirror polishing signs of wears on the surface of the stone and the ring.
Date: 1st century A.D.
Period: early roman
Origin: London, consignment
Medium: gold, Garnet
Dimension: 1 x 1.25 cm (0³/₈ x 0¹/₂ inches)
Provenance: Old private collection of Mr. F.A., acquired on the art market in the 1980s
Then by descent.
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