ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF GRYLLOS IN GOLD RING Ca. AD 100 - 300. A stunning gold ring composed of a round hoop set with a carnelian intaglio of "Gryllos". The intaglio showcases a translucent vermilion shade and depicts a seated creature composed of a rooster's body with a human or gods face on the chest of the animal. The god associated with the rooster is Mercury. The Roman intaglio is set in a 21ct, possibly later gold ring. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 2010,5006.1161; Entwistle Ch. and Adams, N., ‘Gems of Heaven’: Recent Research on Engraved Gemstones in Late Antiquity, c. AD 200–600, Plate. 26, 30, 32, p. 93. Size: D:15.9mm / US: 5 1/4 / UK: K; Weight: 6g. 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.