HELLENISTIC HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH RED GARNET INTAGLIO DEPICTING MINERVA. Ca. 200 - 1 BC. A red garnet intaglio engraved with a standing figure of Minerva wearing a crested helmet and long robe, holding a spear in her right hand. The stone is set in an oval bezel integrated into a gold hoop with expanded shoulders. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:13.3mm / US: 2 / UK: D; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private London collection; previously acquired from a Belgian collection (1980s-1990s). This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.