Lotto 48 | A late hellenistic gold ring set with a banded agate intaglio. Bust of Herm.<br><br>2nd century B.C.

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A late hellenistic gold ring set with a banded agate intaglio. Bust of Herm.<br><br>2nd century B.C.

A late hellenistic gold ring set with a banded agate intaglio. Bust of Herm.

2nd century B.C.

Plain hollowed hoop, expanding into oval bezel with oval banded agate intaglio: bust of an herm, turned right. The face is characterized by mature features, a beard, an straight short rose and full lips. Presence of globular elements.
Slight missing on the edge of the box-setting.

Stone 8 x 11 mm; ring size 12 x 14 mm; 2,64 gr.