Roman - Gold Ring with 'Passant Lion' Agate Intaglio Gemstone > Lot No. 658

Description:
Circa 2nd-3rd century AD. A plain hoop, a light D-shaped bezel with rounded shoulders; the bezel set with an agate intaglio gemstone depicting a lion passant.

Measurements:
7.64 grams, 23.46 mm, internal 20.14 mm.

Condition:
Very fine and wearable. Rare.

Provenance:
Property of a gentleman.

Estimate: £1,000 - 1,500 (EUR 1,190 - 1,790; USD 1,580 - 2,370)

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

Sold for: £900