A large roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Bust of Athena.
2nd – 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio : 14 x 19 mm Ring : 21 x 19,5 mm 17,43 g
Large rounded hoop ending with an oval bezel with the carnelian intaglio. The goddess is turned on the left, represented with an helmet in a form of a mask showing wavy hair which gives a dimension of movement. The egides on her bust. Nice dimension of the stone and nice execution. Small chip on the edge of the stone.
U.K private collection, London.
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