Lot no. 8
RING set with a roman intaglio on carnelian. The bezel is engraved with foliage and an inscription "AUD-MO" meaning AUDE MOVER "dare to move". The Roman intaglio shows Mars, the god of war, standing naked, holding a helmet in one hand and a spear and shield in the other (fracture). Gold and carnelian. TDD 60; Pb 11.1 g Italy or France, 14th-15th century Intaglio: 2nd century Provenance Former Armand Trampitsch collection (1890-1970) Then by descent French private collection A Renaissance gold ring, the bezel engraved with tendrils and an inscription "AUD-MO" meaning "AUDE-MOVER" "dare to move" and set with a Roman carnelian intaglio with a depiction of Mars (god of war). Italy or France circa 14th-15th century with an intaglio from the 2nd century A.D.
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