Lotto 291 | A garnet intaglio set in later gold ring. Bust of Julius Caesar. <br><br>17th - 18th century.

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A garnet intaglio set in later gold ring. Bust of Julius Caesar. <br><br>17th - 18th century.

A garnet intaglio set in later gold ring. Bust of Julius Caesar.

17th - 18th century.

The bust of the roman dictator faces right. On the head, a laurel wreath. The bust is draped. In the field, the lituus and a star, symbol of its apotheosis. The portrait is characterized by his typical aquiline profile, with realistic anatomical features. Slight signs of wear. The gem is mounted in a later gold ring, with a braided frame. Attractive color of the stone.

Stone 9 x 12 mm; ring size 17 x 17,5 mm; 3,27 gr.