Roman - Gold Ring with ' Bearded Portrait' Intaglio > Lot No. 654

Description:
Circa 1st-2nd century AD. A gold finger ring with a broad, plain gold band and circular bezel supporting a gold cloison enclosing a carved stone intaglio of a bearded male bust in tan and white on a brown background; the face stern, the hair enclosed within a ribbed cap.

Measurements:
6.04 grams, 22.78 mm, internal 18.21 x 16.40 mm.

Condition:
Very fine condition.

References:
Cf. C.C. Oman, Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings, London, 1930 no.82.

Provenance:
Ex Hiller collection.

Estimate: £500 - 800 (EUR 620 - 990; USD 790 - 1,270)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £400