A roman garnet intaglio mounted on a Grand Tour gold ring. Bust of Hercules.

1st - 2nd century A.D.
Intaglio 10x14x4 mm ; US size ring 7 ; 6,24 grs

Rounded hoop flatten within with boarder shoulders and surmounted by a deep grooved bezel. In the center, the intaglio shows a bearded man portrait facing left. The face features are characteristic of the mythological hero Hercules, with strong jaws and neck evocating his strenght; strong nose, small lips and the forehead wrinkled showing his determination. The hair and the beard are engraved by deep engravings. The volume of the face and the neck are well rendered. Below, his club. The stone is cracked into the ring, in the upper part. Original Grand Tour Era gold mounting, with nice patina. Attractive color of the stone and very fine execution.

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U.K. private collection

Estimate: GBP 3000 - 5000