Late Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio Depicting a Male Portrait

5TH CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (4.01 grams, 26.03 mm overall, 17.16 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).

Slender hoop with granules flanking a cup bezel, inset garnet cloison with intaglio profile male bust; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Acquired on the German art market, 1989-1995.
with The Museum Gallery, 19 Bury Place, London, WC1, UK, 1998-2003.
Property of a London based academic, 2003 to present.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12390-226044.

Literature

Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991, item 208, for type.

CONDITION

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