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ROMAN GOLD RING RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO DEPICTING A WINGED VICTORY - Augustean period, Ca. 50 BC - AD 50.A Roman gold ring with a D-shaped band which is flattened towards he shoulders to form a high oval-shaped bezel setting securing an elliptical red jasper intaglio depicting winged Victory wearing a long tunic and holding a large patera in front with wings spreading backwards. For similar see: El legado de Hefesto, n. 343, 303.Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 5gProvenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with Parthenon gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.