A roman red jasper intaglio set in a gold ring. Hades with Cerberus.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

int diam 18 mm; intaglio 11x13 mm; 8,73 gr.

The intaglio shows the seated god Hades, in three-quarters, the head turned right and wearing a long chiton with cloak. In his right hand he holds a scepter meanwhile with his left toward his three-headed dog, guardian of the gates of the Underworld, Cerberus. Groundline. Slight wear marks on the surface of the stone and deposits. The ancient gold mounting is quite large with rounded hoop and broad shoulders. On the bottom of the hoop: owl french hallmark.

Estimate: GBP 800 - 1200