A roman nicolo intaglio set in an ancient iron fragmentary ring. Lion with crescent moon.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio : 9 x 12 Mounting : 13 x 22 mm
The powerful feline is turned on the left side. Above, a crescent moon. Groundline. Allegorical depiction with astrological and magical meaning. Wear marks. Fragmentary iron mounting.
U.K private collection, London.
Estimate: GBP 500 - 1000
Price realized | 1'000 GBP |
Starting price | 500 GBP |
Estimate | 500 GBP |