ROMAN JASPER INTAGLIO WITH EROTIC SCENE IN GOLD RING Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman round jasper intaglio depicting an erotic scene. The design is made in stylised manner typical of the second century when the intaglio rings became popular in the army of the Roman Empire. The intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring. The ring is composed of a round hoop with a bilobate section and two gold pellets on each shoulder. Size: D:mm / US: 7 3/4 / UK: P; Weight: 7g Provenance: Property of a London gallery; previously acquired at the art market in Vienna; formerly in an Austrian collection formed prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.