ROMAN HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH CAMEO DEPICTING A THEATER MASK Ca. AD 200 - 300. A cameo carved in layered agate presenting the expressive face of a bearded theatrical mask in high relief, with exaggerated features including a wide-open mouth, furrowed brows, and a prominent incised beard. The stone is set into a flat oval bezel encircled by a fine beaded border of a later gold ring with a tapering hoop and slightly facetted shoulders. Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 7g Provenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.