Lot 100 | A roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Allegorical emblema. <br><br>2nd century A.D.

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A roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Allegorical emblema. <br><br>2nd century A.D.

Estimate 1,200.00 / 1,500.00 £Starting Price 800.00 £

A roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Allegorical emblema.

2nd century A.D.

Hoop rounded without and within extending on the shoulders with embossed angles. The box-setting made of two oval levels containing a carnelian intaglio depicting a cornucopia, a basket (kalathos), a mouse (?) holding a grape, a branch. Allegory of abundance and prosperity. Slight wears marks on the surface of the stone.

Stone 7 x 9 mm; ring size 17 x 18,5 mm; 7,04 gr.