ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO OF THE RAPE OF PROSERPINA IN GOLD RING

Ca. AD 100 - 200. A chalcedony intaglio engraved with the Rape of Proserpina, with Proserpina moving away from Pluto, her body turned from him in a gesture of resistance. Set in a hallmarked 18K gold ring with an oval bezel mount and a twisted double hoop joined to either side of the setting. Size: D:18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; Weight: 9g Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with S.T. collection, Switzerland, 1980s-2000s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£800

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