ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
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A late italic garnet intaglio set in a gold ring. Omphale. <br><br>2nd - 1st century B.C.
A late italic garnet intaglio set in a gold ring. Omphale.
2nd - 1st century B.C.
This plain rounded hoop, flatten within and extending outbroad on the shoulders with a ridge. The oval box setting contains a garnet intaglio with engraved scene depicting Omphale walking left with a club on his right shoulders. Groundline.Wear marks.
Int diam 14 mm; stone 6x9 mm; 3,76 gr.
Provenance: UK private collection.