ROMAN GOLD RING WITH INTAGLIO DEPICTING A RIDER

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman gold ring featuring a carnelian with round hoop D section and an hexagonal intaglio depicting a rider on the horse. The pale orange is beautifully contrasted by the lustrous gold, while the horse is shown in profile, displaying the four legs with the front right raised, a long mane and a thin tail. The rider is most likely wearing a helmet and holding weapons. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto: n.430.
Size: D:mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; Weight: 6.5g
Provenance: Private collection of an Oxford professional, formed in the 1970s-1990s on the UK art market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

1000
Estimate: GBP 1500 - 3000