A roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Athena with Nike.

2nd century A.D.

int diam 18 mm; intaglio 9x11 mm; 4,29 gr.

The intaglio shows the goddess Minerva seated turning left. She wears a crested helmet, a long dress, and holds a spear in her right hand. Her right knee bent, she looks at the winged Nike, holding a laurel wreath in her hands. On the ground, a shield. Groundline. Slight wear marks and chips on the edge. The ancient gold mounting is with rounded hoop, flattened within and broader at the shoulders. Owl french hallmark on the bottom of the hoop.

Estimate: GBP 2000 - 3000