Asta Bidspirit | A roman carnelian intaglio set

A roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Allegory of Zeus Sarapis. 2nd - 3rd century A.D. Stone 13 x 18 mm; ring size diam. 19 mm; 12,42 gr. Above is a bust of Sarapis; below is an eagle between two standards with victories. Groundline under the eagle. Large chip on the edge. Slight wear marks. Parallel: G. M. A. Richter, Catalogue of Engraved Gems, Greek. Etruscan and Roman, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, p. 260 n. 259. Provenance: UK private collection..