ROMAN GOLD RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO DEPICTING A HOUND

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman solid gold ring with a round hoop, with a flat section that enlarges on the shoulders to form a round bezel. The bezel secures a carnelian intaglio depicting a hunting hound. The hound is formed in a naturalistic manner with a long and curved body. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto, n. 341.
Size: D:18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; Weight: 7g
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