ROMAN GOLD RING DEPICTING A PRINCE ON THE BEZEL AND LIONS ON THE SHOULDERS

Ca. AD 200 - 300 A Roman gold ring with a round hoop that flattens at the shoulders. There are lion protomes which connect to a round bezel. The bezel depicts the bust of a prince facing left. The figure is stylised, with short incised lines.
Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 11g
Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the UK art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

2000
Estimate: GBP 3000 - 6000