Lotto 102 | A FINE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH A GARNET INTAGLIO. SCENE OF METAMORPHOSIS.

Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma

A FINE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH A GARNET INTAGLIO. SCENE OF METAMORPHOSIS.

A FINE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH A GARNET INTAGLIO. SCENE OF METAMORPHOSIS.

1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.

Stone 9x14 mm; int. Size 14,5x16 mm; 5,04 gr

With hollowed rounded hoop, flatten within, expanding upwards and set with a large oval cabochon garnet.To the right, a seated female figure with uncovered bust and draped legs, probably a nymph. Deer antlers appear on her head. In front of her, on the left, a doe kisses her on the mouth. Unusual and rare scene. According to the myth, the transformation into a deer can be referred to a male figure (Actaeon). Fine execution. Wear marks.

Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired on the art market in the early 2000s