Lot 129 | A LARGE ROMAN SILVER RING ORNATED BY A GOLD FRAME WITH A RED JASPER INTAGLIO. OEDIPUS AND THE SPHINX.

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A LARGE ROMAN SILVER RING ORNATED BY A GOLD FRAME WITH A RED JASPER INTAGLIO. OEDIPUS AND THE SPHINX.

A LARGE ROMAN SILVER RING ORNATED BY A GOLD FRAME WITH A RED JASPER INTAGLIO. OEDIPUS AND THE SPHINX.

1st - 3rd century A.D.

Intaglio 7 x 12 mm ; 20 grs; int diam 22 mm

Large ring of oval form, deeply grooved on the outside. Around the oval bezel is a series of chiseled volutes. With dotted gold frame is set a fine red jasper intaglio.Oedipus with the weapons standing left in front of the Sphinx to resolve her enigmas. Wear marks.

For a similar ring typology see: Marshall, F.H., Catalogue of Rings, n° 1440

Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market