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A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. MARS GRADIVUS.
A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. MARS GRADIVUS.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
Stone 9x12 mm; int. diam 16,5 mm; 7,74 gr
With large rounded hoop expanding onto an oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio; the helmeted god is advancing to the left, with trophy and spear in his hands. At his feet a small incense burner. Groundline. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection