Roman Carnelian Gemstone with Kneeling Satyr Before Herm in Gold Ring

1ST CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (5.15 grams, 24.05 mm overall, 17.24 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)).

Ellipsoid cloison with incuse image of a kneeling male figure wearing a petasos with hand outstretched towards a herm, all on a baseline; set in a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, England.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13168-249502.

CONDITION

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LOT 0662