A fine gold ring with a Roman intaglio - image-1

Lot 38 Dα

A fine gold ring with a Roman intaglio

Auction 1107 - overview Cologne
14.05.2018, 17:00 - Jewellery
Estimate: 800 € - 1.000 €
Result: 992 € (incl. premium)

A fine gold ring with a Roman intaglio

The domed band of beaten gold with granulated decor to the shoulders. Set with a carnelion intaglio (ca. 11 x 9 mm) carved as Mercury with the caduceus and a pouch. Ring size 58. Weight 3.2 g.
1st C. A.D., the setting presumably also Roman, but associated.