Roman Gold Ring With Garnet Asclepius Intaglio - Oct 09, 2022 | Apollo Art Auctions In London
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ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET ASCLEPIUS INTAGLIO

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ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET ASCLEPIUS INTAGLIO
ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET ASCLEPIUS INTAGLIO
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Ca. 100-300 AD A gold finger ring of a D-shaped hoop supporting an oval bezel containing a cell of a beaded border set with a stone intaglio depicting a bust of God Asclepius seen in his left profile. His face features a pointing nose, deeply set eyes, and an impressive beard. His attribute, a serpent entwined around a staff, appears at the left edge. In Greek mythology, Asclepius is a God of medicine, the son of God Apollo and Koronis. His temples (Asclepion) also served as hospitals and sanatoriums.Size: D: 17.35mm / US: 7 / UK: O; 6.88gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art gallery; formerly in Welbank collection since 1980s.
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ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET ASCLEPIUS INTAGLIO

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Starting Price £2,700
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