Bidspirit auction | Roman Clasped Hands Gemstone in

Roman Clasped Hands Gemstone in Silver Ring - 2nd-3rd century AD A hexagonal red jasper intaglio engraved with clasped hands, the symbol of marriage; set into a later silver ring, the bezel with raised tiers; wide hoop with raised median band and wide angled shoulders. 30.04 grams, 32.18mm overall, 21.73x19.32mm internal diameter (approximate size British U 1/2, USA 10 1/4, Europe 23.15, Japan 22) (1 1/4”). Fine condition. A large wearable size. Provenance Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.