Lot 362 | A FINE CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. BUST OF GALBA.

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A FINE CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. BUST OF GALBA.

A FINE CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. BUST OF GALBA.

18th century

Stone 12x16 mm; int. diam 17,5 mm; 5,83 gr

The portrait is facing left with beautiful and truly well engraved realistic features of the laureated emperor directly inspired by the ancient coinage production. Mirror polishing. Slight wear marks.

Provenance: U.K. private collection