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LOT 0208

Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,604

ROMAN GOLD RING WITH DOG INTAGLIO
1ST-2ND CENTURY AD
3/4" (5.95 grams, 21mm overall, 17.55mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.0, Japan 14)).

A barrel-shaped hoop with applied filigree borders and ropework, scrolled shoulders with granule detailing, discoid plaque with beaded border, raised cell with inset carnelian cabochon, intaglio design of a standing dog.

PROVENANCE:
Private collection, North London; acquired in the early 1980s; formerly from the jewellery collection of a Harley street professional.

CONDITION