A Roman gold ring set with a garnet intaglio. Male portrait.
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A Roman gold ring set with a garnet intaglio. Male portrait.
A Roman gold ring set with a garnet intaglio. Male portrait.
Date 1st-2nd century A.D.
Epoque Roman imperial
Origine London, STOCK
Medium gold, Garnet
Dimension 0.7 x 0.6 cm (0¹/₄ x 0¹/₄ inches)
With rounded hoop, flatten within and expanding upwards surmounted by a small oval grooved bezel set with a garnet intaglio. Head of a male character, possibly the philosopher Socrates facing left, characterized by his typical features, partially bold head and short thick beards. Fine details considering the small size of the stone. Wear marks. Beautiful conservation.
Date: 1st-2nd century A.D.
Epoque: Roman imperial
Origine: London, STOCK
Medium: gold, Garnet
Dimension: 0.7 x 0.6 cm (0¹/₄ x 0¹/₄ inches)
Provenance: Old private collection, acquired on the art market in the early 2000s
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Anthea Fine Arts
Antiquities, Classical Sculptures, Glyptics and Jewelry.
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