Roman Gold Ring with Minerva Gemstone

CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.

1 in. (7.24 grams, 26.31 mm overall, 20.51 mm internal diameter (approximate size British V, USA 10 1/2, Europe 23.77, Japan 22)).

With granule cluster to one shoulder, drum-shaped bezel with inset nicolo intaglio of Minerva helmetted with shield, axe and spear; restored.

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Rogers collection, Suffolk, UK.

Literature

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, items 211, 369.

CONDITION

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