A late italic garnet intaglio set in a gold ring. Omphale.

2nd - 1st century B.C.

Int diam 14 mm; stone 6x9 mm; 3,76 gr.

This plain rounded hoop, flatten within and extending outbroad on the shoulders with a ridge. The oval box setting contains a garnet intaglio with engraved scene depicting Omphale walking left with a club on his right shoulders. Groundline.Wear marks.

Provenance: UK private collection.

Estimate: GBP 800 - 1000