Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
ASTA 267 - GLITTICA ASTA 267 - GLITTICA
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A ROMAN GOLD RING SET WITH AN AGATE INTAGLIO. BUNCH OF GRAPE IN A LAUREL WREATH.
A ROMAN GOLD RING SET WITH AN AGATE INTAGLIO. BUNCH OF GRAPE IN A LAUREL WREATH.
3rd century A.D.
Stone 9x12 mm; int. Size 14x16,5 mm; 7,50 gr
Kindred type. Hoop round without and angular within, broadening upwards; the shoulders project strongly. The bezel consists of a three-layered agate intaglio , in form of a truncated cone, in plain oval setting soldered to a flat plate cut between the ends of the hoop; bunch of grape in a laurel wreath. Allegory of Victory and wealth. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection