Description:

Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 18th century CE. A wonderful gold ring featuring a brown glass intaglio with the bust of the Greek god Hades (Roman Pluto), shown veiled and facing left. Depicted in profile, the god of the dead features a thick, coiled coiffure and beard, along with a distinctive aquiline nose. Size of intaglio: 0.6" L x 0.4" W (1.5 cm x 1 cm); of ring: 0.9" L x 0.8" W (2.3 cm x 2 cm); US ring size: 6.25; gold quality: 68.6% (equivalent to over 16 karats); weight: 2.5 grams

Provenance: ex-Dr. Corinne Bronfman estate, Washington D.C., USA, acquired via descent; ex-Marjorie Bronfman collection, Montreal, Canada, acquired March 31,1966

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#186665

  • Condition: Small nick to upper left periphery that does not affect imagery. Otherwise, intaglio and ring are intact, wearable, and in overall very good condition. Nice remaining detail to intaglio.

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