Description:

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE; Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A remarkable Roman carnelian intaglio featuring the winged goddess Victoria (Greek Nike) confronting Minerva (Greek Athena), all set in a Neoclassical gilt silver ring to be wearable. The helmeted Minerva stands to the left, spear and shield at her side as she outstretches her hand to Victoria. The winged goddess holds out a wreath, as a palm leaf rests on her shoulder. Both figures stand on a groundline with a crescent between them. Size of intaglio: 0.6" L x 0.5" W (1.5 cm x 1.3 cm); of ring: 0.9" L x 0.8" W (2.3 cm x 2 cm); US ring size: 5; silver quality: 86.8%; weight: 3.6 grams

Provenance: ex-Dr. Corinne Bronfman estate, Washington D.C., USA, acquired via descent; ex-Marjorie Bronfman collection, Montreal, Canada, acquired March 31, 1966; ex-Sotheby's, London, United Kingdom, "Catalogue of the Story-Maskelyne Collection of Ancient Gems, the Property of W.E. Arnold Forster, Esq.," 4-5 July 1921, lot 236; ex-William Arnold-Forster (1886-1951), Cornwall and London, Untied Kingdom; ex-M.H. Story Maskelyne (1823-1911), Wroughton, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

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  • Condition: Ancient intaglio set in Neoclassical ring to be wearable. Light patina to ring, but otherwise, both ring and intaglio are intact and in excellent condition. Great remaining detail.

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