Asta Bidspirit | SUPERB ROMAN GOLD RING WITH

SUPERB ROMAN GOLD RING WITH GARNET INTAGLIO DEPICTING EMPEROR - Ca. AD 100 - 200.A superb Roman gold ring with an oval bezel securing a garnet intaglio depicting an Emperor, possibly a young Caracalla, made in naturalistic manner with detailed hairstyle and marked facial features. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 306.Size: D:16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: M 1/2; Weight: 29gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.