An ancient gold ring set with a Roman agate intaglio. Mask.
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An ancient gold ring set with a Roman agate intaglio. Mask.
An ancient gold ring set with a Roman agate intaglio. Mask.
Date 2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Origin London, STOCK
Dimension 1.1 x 0.9 cm (0³/₈ x 0³/₈ inches)
The theatrical mask is facing left and is characterized by elaborate hair with a radiated diadem. The subject is engraved on an attractive four-layered sardonyx agate (magical eye for the good luck and against the evil events). Slight wear marks.
Date: 2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Origin: London, STOCK
Dimension: 1.1 x 0.9 cm (0³/₈ x 0³/₈ inches)
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