ROMAN PINK CARNELIAN INTAGLIO WITH A BEE
Ca. 100 AD. A pink carnelian ring stone bearing an engraved depiction of a bee within a laurel wreath - a symbol of glory, fame, triumph, and victory, also a prize for a winner in a battle or sports competition. It was awarded to victorious leaders, artists, and sportsmen. Size: L:12.8mm / W:11mm ; 0.62g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.

Estimate: GBP 150 - 300