Roman - Gold Ring with 'Galloping Horse' Intaglio Gemstone > Lot No. 662

Description:
Circa 3rd century AD. The bezel formed of a backplate with a twisted wire frame around the cell containing a red elliptical gemstone bearing the intaglio of a galloping horse, the hoop formed from a triple strand of plaited wire with a tetrahedron of four granules at each side of the bezel.

Measurements:
3.27 grams, 22.39 mm overall, internal 18.46 mm.

Condition:
Very fine, wearable and scarce.

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

Estimate: £400 - 600 (EUR 480 - 720; USD 630 - 950)

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

Sold for: £1,300