Description:

Roman, Republic to Imperial period, ca. 100 BCE to 100 CE. A spectacular 21K+ gold snake ring inlaid with a garnet cabochon, the surface embellished with stamped markings for scales. The band is formed from a stout wire, the body is coiled and the neck twisted in on itself. The mid-section of the ring has a formfitting bezel that contains the teardrop garnet cabochon. Size of band: 0.72" Diameter (1.8 cm); US ring size: 8.5; gold quality: 88% to 89.5% (equivalent to 21K+); weight: 12.2 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA; ex-private central London collection; ex-UK art market 1990s.

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  • Condition: Wearable as shown and intact. Choice!

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