ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO DEPICTING MINERVA AND VICTORY IN GOLD RING Ca. 100 BC - AD 100. The gemstone is a deep purple amethyst intaglio, engraved with Minerva seated on a pile of rocks. Minerva wears a helmet, with a shield beside her, and extends her left hand towards a winged Victory, who reaches out with both hands. The gemstone is set in a 21ct, possibly later gold ring with an ornate hoop adorned with floral-shaped patterns forming a support structure for the central gemstone. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 2010,5006.698; 1896,1016.4. Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 2.61g. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 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.