ROMAN INTAGLIO DEPICTING A GRASSHOPPER IN GOLD RING. Ca. AD 100 - 300. An oval-shaped carnelian stone intaglio depicting a grasshopper with an elongated body, bent hind legs and outstretched antennae. The intaglio is set within a bezel with a raised border. The ring has a solid gold hoop that widens towards the shoulders. For similar see: Bagot J., El legado de Hefesto: A Memorial to a Private Collection of Ancient Rings and Glyptics, n. 336, Christie's, Live Auction 1164, Ancient Jewellery, Lot 634. Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 7.88g Provenance: Private UK collection; previously in a South East German collection 1980s-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.