GREEK GOLD SWIVEL RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO DEPICTING HERCULES. Early Classical Period, Ca. mid 5th century BC. A red stone intaglio depicting Hercules as a bearded male figure in profile, wearing a lion skin headdress. The face has a prominent brow, a straight nose, and a full beard with defined striations. Set in a gold swivel bezel with rounded edges, attached to a hoop with an angular profile that widens towards the back. The hinge mechanism is reinforced with coiled gold wire wrapped around both sides, securing the bezel while allowing movement. Size: D:15.9mm / US: 5 1/4 / UK: K; Weight: 7.61g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's, Ancient Jewelry, 13 December, 2002, Lot 551. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.