ROMAN GOLD RING WITH RED JASPER INTAGLIO OF A SEVERAN PRINCEPS

Ca. AD 200 - 300. A substantial gold ring with a broad, rounded hoop and an oval bezel set with a red jasper intaglio. The stone is engraved with the bust of a Severan princeps in profile, with curled hair, finely modelled facial features and drapery across the shoulders. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 12g 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:£1,000

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