A Roman Gold Set Ring with Garnet Intaglio of Minerva
A Roman Gold Set Ring with Garnet Intaglio of Minerva
Period 2nd century AD
Origin Roman empire
Medium gold and garnet
In the Guiraud Type 2 style
Gold, garnet
Roman Empire
2nd Century AD / Guiraud Type 2 (widely common in Gaul)
Size: 57 (EU) P 1/2 (UK) 7 3/4 (US)
Weight: 9.6 grams
Provenance:
Ex French collection
Ex Private collection
Period: 2nd century AD
Origin: Roman empire
Medium: gold and garnet
Provenance: Ex French collection
Ex Private collection
Literature: This exquisite 2nd century Roman ring, exemplifying the Guiraud Type 2 style, is adorned with a meticulously crafted garnet intaglio depicting Minerva, the goddess of wisdom, war, and the arts. The vibrant red gemstone is intricately engraved with the goddess’s profile, adorned with a crest-feathered helmet, within a seamless, oval gold bezel.
A comparable ring featuring a Jasper intaglio was sold at Christie’s, New York, December 10th, 2015 (lot 29).
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