ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET INTAGLIO OF AN IBEX

Ca. AD 200 - 600. A gold ring with a broad semicircular hoop widening into an oval bezel set with a garnet intaglio engraved with an ibex walking to the right, its long recurved horn sweeping back above the body, with a leafy branch in the field. Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 6.15g 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:$802.47

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