Bertolami Fine Art - Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place 1, W1S 1BU Londra
ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
Friday 22 April 2022 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A late roman gold ring with carnelian intaglio. Inscription with astrological attributes. 4th - 5th century A.D.
A late roman gold ring with carnelian intaglio. Inscription with astrological attributes.
4th - 5th century A.D.
The hoop is flat within and rounded without with braided wire and plated wires. On top, a box-setting in button flower-shape set with an oval carnelian intaglio with an inscription in greek letters (probably a name) crescent moon and stars : ΑΜΑΡΑΝΤΟΥ(Amarantou). Intact.
Stone 11 x 12 mm; ring size 17 x 18 mm; H. 30 mm; 7,64 gr.