ROMAN HIGH KARAT GOLD SNAKE RING WITH RED GARNET CABOCHON. Ca. 332 BC - AD 200. A 23.5 kt gold ring formed from a tightly coiled round-sectioned rod, creating a broad band. The upper end terminates in a raised, stylised snake head, while the lower end finishes in a tapering, coiled tail. An applied oval gold cell with a beaded border is set into the band, enclosing a red garnet cabochon. For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 1872,0604.214. Size: D:16.31mm / US: 5 3/4 / UK: L; Weight: 8.8g Provenance: Private London collection; previously Mintici collection, Belgium 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.