ROMAN MINERVA INTAGLIO IN GOLD RING. Ca. AD 100 - 300. A smoky quartz intaglio depicting Minerva holding a stylised mace. The intaglio is set in a high-carat (21.5 ct), possibly later, gold ring. The large bezel is framed by a raised edge with a delicate beaded design. The hoop consists of two twisted gold wires flanking a central ridge. Size: 8 1/2mm x Q 1/2mm; Weight: 5.9g Provenance: Private Dutch collection; Ex. Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. 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.