Roman - Gold Ring with 'Man Milking Goat' Intaglio Gemstone > Lot No. 661

Description:
Circa 3rd century AD. The bezel formed of a backplate with a beaded border containing a red elliptical gemstone bearing the intaglio of a man milking a goat, the hoop formed from a solid band, a granule at each side of the bezel.

Measurements:
4.65 grams, 21.89 mm overall, internal 16.50 mm.

Condition:
Very fine wearable condition, with a superb intaglio.

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

Estimate: £600 - 900 (EUR 720 - 1,070; USD 950 - 1,420)

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

Sold for: £800