Bidspirit auction | ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET

ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET CABOCHON - Ca. AD 400.An oval-shaped carnelian intaglio engraved with a nude male figure seated atop a pile of rocks. He holds a stick or staff in his left hand. The intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring. The garnet gemstone was very popular with the Romans in the third and fourth centuries.Size: D:15.9mm / US: 5 1/4 / UK: K; Weight: 7gProvenance: Private London collection; formerly with S.S old UK collection before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.