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A gold ring with a Roman red jasper intaglio. Private portrait of a woman.
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A gold ring with a Roman red jasper intaglio. Private portrait of a woman.

Anthea Fine Arts

Date 2nd century A.D.

Period Roman imperial

Origin London, STOCK

Medium gold, red jasper

Dimension 1.3 x 1.1 cm (0¹/₂ x 0³/₈ inches)

The matrona is facing left, with her draped bust and the typical hairstyle inspired by Empress Faustina II (c.130-176). 
Small chip at the top on the edge integrated by gold. 

For a similar portraiture see Denarius with effigy of Faustina the Younger (Augusta, AD 147-175), Denarius, Rome, ca AD 154-157. RIC III, 496. Cohen 21.

Date: 2nd century A.D.

Period: Roman imperial

Origin: London, STOCK

Medium: gold, red jasper

Dimension: 1.3 x 1.1 cm (0¹/₂ x 0³/₈ inches)

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