A roman nicolo intaglio set in an ancient gold ring. Faun.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

intaglio : 10 x 13 mmring : 22 x 19 mm9,17 g

Turned on the left, holding the pedum and offerings in his left hand. The intaglio is set on a large flatten hoop, ending on an large oval bezel decorated with 6 globules on each side.

U.K. private collection 1985. Formerly in Arthur Sambon (1867-1947) collection.

Estimate: GBP 1500 - 3000