Ca. 1st century AD.
A gold finger ring of open type. The shank, a round testament to proportion, gently deviates from perfect circularity, affording it a subtle flattened quality that exudes modernity even within its classical frame. A symphony of details emerges as one's gaze traverses the ring's circumference. The finials, which flare with genteel grace, transcend mere adornment, unfurling into the sculpted semblance of serpent heads. These serpentine visages, with recessed eyes that hint at enigmatic depths, are emblematic of the ancient Roman fascination with the mystical and the mythical.
Size: D: 14.07mm / US: 2 7/8 / UK: F; 1.26g
Provenance: Private London collection, pre-2000s.