ROMAN GOLD RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO DEPICTING HERCULES Ca. AD 100 - 300. A gold ring with a D-section hoop enlarged on the shoulders to form an oval bezel securing a carnelian intaglio depicting the profile of Heracles with extremely detailed beard and hair. For similar see: Richter G.M.A., Catalogue of engraved gems : Greek, Etruscan, and Roman, n. 266. Size: D:19.96mm / US: 10 1/4 / UK: U; 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.