Bidspirit auction | Roman Silver Ring with Perseus

Roman Silver Ring with Perseus and Medusa Intaglio - 2nd century AD A silver triangular-section hoop with expanding shoulders, stepped oval bezel, black glass intaglio depicting Perseus standing, holding the decapitated head of Medusa in his left hand, leaning on a column behind and holding a spear in his right hand. 15.77 grams, 28.78mm overall, 21.07mm internal diameter (approximate size British W 1/2, USA 11 1/4, Europe 26.00, Japan 25) (1”). Fine condition. A large wearable size. Provenance Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.