LARGE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET INTAGLIO DEPICTING CARACALLA Ca. AD 100 - 200 A Roman gold ring depicting Caracalla. The ring has a round hoop enlarging on the shoulders to form a round bezel composed of a circular frame. This secures a red garnet intaglio depicting the Emperor Caracalla, facing right. The figure is depicted in a naturalistic manner, with short hair and a beard that frames a detailed face. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 412. Size: D:17.32mm / US: 7 / UK: N 1/2; Weight: 13g Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired from the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1970s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.