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Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.

Yellow Gold

£7,900

Ancient Roman intaglio ring. Set with an oval black glass intaglio engraved with a profile of a bust in a closed back Roman set setting, framed by a row of intricate semi-circular engravings and set on a twisted gold wirework shank with central flat band, approximately 3.87g in weight. Tested yellow gold, circa 1st–3rd century AD.

This is a museum quality ring, and a very skilful example of Ancient Roman craftsmanship and is in fine condition, commensurate with its age.
For an intaglio ring with a similar braided shank in the British Museum collection see 1856,0425.4
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Reference Number 27609
Origin Roman
Ring size: H The majority of items can be re-sized free of charge.
Period Ancient Roman
TOTAL / RING Weight 4.16 grams
Metal Yellow Gold
Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Ancient Roman intaglio ring. Set with an oval black glass intaglio engraved with a profile of a bust in a closed back Roman set setting, framed by a row of intricate semi-circular engravings and set on a twisted gold wirework shank with central flat band, approximately 3.87g in weight. Tested yellow gold, circa 1st–3rd century AD. This is a museum quality ring, and a very skilful example of Ancient Roman craftsmanship and is in fine condition, commensurate with its age.
27609
black
Yellow Gold
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InStock
GBP
7900.00
UsedCondition