Asta Bidspirit | A roman carnelian intaglio set

A roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Tryton. 2nd - 3rd century A.D. Stone 11 x 13 mm; ring size 16 x 17 mm; 5.13 gr. The sea creature is facing left, and is characterised by a human bust on a sea horse body with a fish tail. With his right hand he holds a drap that swells with the wind; with his left a bowl. Slight signs of wear. The gem is mounted in a later ring characterized by a bezel with a twisted wire frame and two spheres to which the hoop is attached. Provenance: UK private collection.