ROMAN GOLD RING WITH RED JASPER INTAGLIO DEPICTING A BIRD. Ca. AD 50 - 200. A red jasper intaglio engraved with a bird in profile. The body is defined by shallow incisions outlining the wings and tail, while the head features a short beak. The intaglio is set within a slightly raised oval bezel of a gold ring with a broad, flat hoop that tapers towards the back. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1872,0604.128 (subject). Size: D:17.93mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 5.77g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the German art market in the 1980s. 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.