ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO DEPICTING JANUS IN HIGH KARAT GOLD RING. Ca. AD 50 - 200. A chalcedony intaglio engraved with Janus, the twin bearded male heads shown back to back in profile, each with a filleted headband and abundant beard. Set in an oval high-karat, possibly later gold ring with a narrow raised rim, the broad shoulders transition into a thick hoop of D-shaped section. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1814,0704.2738. Size: D:20.37mm / US: 10 5/8 / UK: V; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private London collection; acquired in Germany; formerly with J. Danier collection, France 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.