A roman dark green chalcedony intaglio set in a gold ring. Venus Victrix.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

int diam 17 mm, intaglio 8x12 mm; 2,67 gr.

The intaglio shows the goddess standing on three-quarters, her left turned right. She wears a thin drapery that she holds with her right hand meanwhile her left hand holds a crested helmet. Behind her, the weapons of god Mars. Groundline. Slight wear marks on the surface of the stone. The gold mounting is with rounded hoop and broader shoulders, and an oval box setting with frame.

Estimate: GBP 800 - 1000