Lot no. 211
RING WITH ROMAN INTAGLIO
Gold (18 and 22k); Pb 6.76 g
TDD 57 (changeable) (US size 8-8.25 resizable)
Intaglio on carnelian 10 x 12 mm
Imperial Roman art, 1st-2nd century and later setting
The intaglio depicts the god Serapis, in profile to the left. Stars in the field. Astrological allegory.
A Roman carnelian intaglio mounted on a later high carat gold ring.
The intaglio carving features the profile portrait of the God Serapis facing left. Stars appear in the surrounding field, forming an astrological allegory.
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