Asta Bidspirit | A roman banded agate intaglio

A roman banded agate intaglio set in a postclassical gold ring. Venus. 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. Intaglio 7x9 mm ; US ring size 6 ; 5,12 grs Hoop rounded without and flatte within, the oval bezel set with intaglio depicting Venus standing near a column and showing her back, her head turned to the right. Her left arm extended, she hold a globe or an helmet (?). Groundline. ” U.K. private collection