A renaissance agate cameo mounted on a modern gold ring. Athena

16th century A.D.

Cameo : 17 x 22 mmRing : 19 x 16 mm6,12 g

The goddess is wearing an armor with a cloack; a mask on her helmet; an expressive grotesque - lion head as epaulette. The character is facing right, with a raised arm and with the face turned in three quarter. This fine cameo is engraved in high relief in the typical renaissance taste. Slight chips, cracks and wear marks on the edge. The stone is set in a gold ring.

U.K. private collection, London.

Estimate: GBP 3000 - 5000