Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A handsome agate intaglio of a wine-red and pale brown color, featuring a profile head of an older man with a long, curled beard, his hair styled straight down the sides of his head with a band around them. The intaglio is secured within the ovoid bezel of an elegant, modern 18K gold ring with a thin, curved band that widens at the shoulders. A fabulous example of wearable ancient artistry! Size of intaglio: 0.5" H (1.3 cm); ring is US size 5.5; 4.0 grams

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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#138948

  • Condition: Ancient intaglio set in modern ring. Intaglio has some light wear to the motif but it is still clear.

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