A roman carnelian intaglio set in a Postclassical gold ring. Two pigs.

2nd century A.D.
Intaglio 9x10 mm ; US size ring 7 ; 6,4 grs

The scene consists of two sows (or one sow and one pig) facing left, under a tree; in front of them a plant. Ground line. The gem is mounted in a gold ring featuring a flat rod decorated on the edges by slightly flattened spherical elements: Very fine condition.

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U.K. private collection

Estimate: GBP 1200 - 1500