Bertolami Fine Art - Piazza Lovatelli 1, 00186 Roma
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venerdì 7 luglio 2023 ore 12:30 (UTC +00:00)
A LARGE ROMAN HOLLOW GOLD RING SET WITH AN AGATE INTAGLIO. BUST OF ATHENA.
A LARGE ROMAN HOLLOW GOLD RING SET WITH AN AGATE INTAGLIO. BUST OF ATHENA.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
Stone 12x16 mm; int. size 16x18 mm; 10.68 gr
With large rounded hollowed hoop ending onto an oval bezel set with an agate intaglio. Bust of helmeted Athena facing left. She wears the armour with the snake. Use of globular elements. Wear marks.
Provenance: U.K. private collection