RING 22ct gold set with a roman intaglio on a cabochon sapphire. Allegorical emblem consisting of a shell from which emerges a hand holding a caduceus and a trident. The scene refers to the control of the seas and oceans and the protection of maritime trade (Poseidon and Mercury). The intense colour of the sapphire accentuates this allegory. Globular elements. Intaglio 9x10 mm; Pb 10.88 g; TDD 55 1/2 Republican art, 1st century BC Later mounting A Republican cabochon sapphire intaglio mounted on a later 22k massive gold ring. Allegorical emblema composed by a hand emerging from a seashell and holding the caduceus and the trident. Referring to the control of the Seas and Oceans and the protection of Sea-trade (Poseidon and Mercury). The intense blue colour emphasises the allegorical meaning. 1st century BCE