LATE ROMAN SCORPION INTAGLIO IN GOLD RING. Ca. AD 300. A green glass intaglio depicting a scorpion with a segmented body, curved tail, and extended pincers. The intaglio is set within a raised square-shaped bezel framed by a thin gold border. The ring has expanded openwork shoulders followed by scroll motifs that extend towards a carinated, slender hoop. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number AF.421. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 9.43g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by an authentication statement by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.