ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF PROMETHEUS AND THE FIRE IN GOLD RING

Ca. AD 1 - 300. A carnelian intaglio engraved with Prometheus standing in profile before a flaming altar, his right hand extended towards the fire. The oval gem is set in a possibly later gold ring with a slender hoop supporting a substantial bezel bordered by rows of granulation and twisted wire. For similar see: Classical Art Research Centre, University of Oxford, Record Number: T593. Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 15.3g Provenance: Private London collection of an art professional; acquired on the UK and European art markets between 1980s to early 2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£1,500

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