Roman Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio of Goddess
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous ring of circular form, made from 92.18% gold, that is set with an ovoid carnelian intaglio. Incised atop the carnelian is an image of a right-facing woman clad in flowing garment and holding an ambiguous staff, perhaps depicting a goddess. Size (ring): 0.32" L x 0.78" W x 0.90" H (0.8 cm x 2 cm x 2.3 cm); (carnelian): 0.33" L x 0.22" W (0.8 cm x 0.6 cm); gold quality: 92.18% (equivalent to 22K+); total weight: 4.2 grams; US ring size 6
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, before 2010
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#183955
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#183955
Condition
Wearable as shown. Slight bending to ring shank, with abrasions and softening to finer details on carnelian intaglio, otherwise intact and excellent. Great luster throughout.
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Roman Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio of Goddess
Estimate $1,400 - $2,100
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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