Asta Bidspirit | A roman chalcedony intaglio, mounted

A roman chalcedony intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Tyche. 1st - 2nd century A.D. intaglio 10 x 14 x 2 mm; ring 22 mm; gr. 3,44. The goddess is turned to the left, holding the cornucopia with her left arm and the wheel with the right one. The stone, characterized by pleasant, changing transparencies (typical of chalcedony), is mounted on a fine gold ring with a turning bezel (hoop with swivels). Rare mounting typology, excellently preserved, still turning. Slight wear marks.