A roman magical green and red jasper intaglio set in an ancient electrum ring. Serapis and Helios with magical inscriptions.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio : 14 x 20 mmRing : 19 x 15 mm9,15 g
The solar god is standing, naked, holding the solar wip and the radiated crown, turned on the left torward the Serapis. The seated god is facing Helios, and wearing with crown with the modius. He holds the scepter with his bended right arm. Groundline.Clockwise, on the edge, greek inscriptions engraved : CΕΓΑΠΙC -> SerapisUnder the groundline, greek inscriptions. The mounting is an electrum ring, with a rounded hoop without, flatten within and a large oval bezel.
U.K private collection, London.
Estimate: GBP 3500 - 5000
Price realized | 4'200 GBP |
Starting price | 2'800 GBP |
Estimate | 3'500 GBP |