Asta Bidspirit | A late hellenistic gold ring


A late hellenistic gold ring set with a banded agate intaglio. Bust of Herm. 2nd century B.C. Stone 8 x 11 mm; ring size 12 x 14 mm; 2,64 gr. Plain hollowed hoop, expanding into oval bezel with oval banded agate intaglio: bust of an herm, turned right. The face is characterized by mature features, a beard, an straight short rose and full lips. Presence of globular elements. Slight missing on the edge of the box-setting.