RING WITH ROMAN INTAGLIO Gold (22k); Pb 5.63 g TDD 52 (US size 6) Intaglio on nicolo 8 x 11 mm Roman art, 1st-2nd century and later setting Rounded ring with flared shoulders surmounting an oval bezel decorated with 4 spherical elements and set with an intaglio on nicolo. The stone is engraved with the god Mercury with his characteristic attributes - caduceus, purse. He is shown naked, with a drape over his arm. At his feet, the cockerel. Base line. Deep engraving and signs of surface wear. Rare variety of nicolo with multiple layers. A Roman Nicolo intaglio mounted on a later 22k gold ring. 1st-2n century A.D. Ring of rounded form with flared shoulders surmounting an oval bezel adorned with 4 spherical elements and set with an intaglio on nicolo. The stone is engraved with the god Mercury displaying his characteristic attributes-caduceus and purse. He is depicted nude, with drapery over his arm. At his feet, a rooster. Groundline present. Deep engraving with signs of surface wear. Rare variety of nicolo with multiple strata.