Roman - Gold Ring with 'Eagle' Intaglio Gemstone > Lot No. 657

Description:
Circa 2nd century AD. The plain bezel containing an elliptical dark red stone intaglio depicting a bird, possibly an eagle, the stone set with a gold sleeve; the plain hoop of circular cross-section.

Measurements:
3.79 grams, 21.32 mm overall, 15.30 mm interal.

Condition:
Fully wearable; superb.

References:
Cf. V&A Museum Catalogue of Rings, 1930 item 111.

Provenance:
Ex Dixon collection formed in the 1920's and then by descent.

Estimate: £300 - 400 (EUR 370 - 500; USD 470 - 630)

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

Sold for: £1,340