A rare late hellenistic sapphire intaglio set in a gold ring. Venus at the fountain.

2nd - 1st ...

A rare late hellenistic sapphire intaglio set in a gold ring. Venus at the fountain.

2nd - 1st century B.C.

int diam 17 mm; intaglio 6x9 mm; 3,26 grs

The ring with rounded hoop, flatten within, is extending with broader shoulders to an oval raised box-setting containing a rare blue sapphire intaglio. The intaglio shows Venus standing right and bent toward a fountain. Groundline. The mounting is embossed and with restorations under the bezel. Probably from Alexandria workshops. Rare.