ROMAN HIGH KARAT GOLD RING WITH INTAGLIO DEPICTING PAN PLAYING DOUBLE FLUTE. Ca. AD 300 - 500. A red carnelian intaglio engraved with a standing figure of Pan in profile, playing a double flute (aulos). The figure has animalistic features, including goat-like legs and hooves. The intaglio is set in a wide oval bezel mounted on a flat 22 kt gold hoop with clusters of filigree flanking the bezel. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist. Size: D:18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; Weight: 4.9g Provenance: Private UK collection; formerly in the collection of T.A. 1980s-1990s, London This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.