Description:

Roman, Imperial period, intaglio, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Europe, ring, ca. 20th to 21st century CE. A striking emerald intaglio of a dancing satyr holding a shepherd's crook and theatre mask set in a modern ring of over 18 karat gold. Facing left, the satyr bends one leg at the knee while holding the mask up to his face, his back to the viewer. The rich green hue of the emerald is beautifully complemented by the lustrous gold bezel of a bulbous, ovoid form set on an overlapping ring band with 2 knob-like finials. Size of intaglio: 0.25" W x 0.3" H (0.6 cm x 0.8 cm); of ring: 1.2" L x 0.9" W x 0.7" H (3 cm x 2.3 cm x 1.8 cm); US ring size: 5.75; gold quality: 78.7% (over 18 karats); weight: 7.1 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA

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#190582

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  • Ancient intaglio mounted on a modern gold ring to be wearable. Both ring and intaglio are intact and excellent with good remaining detail.

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