A roman agate intaglio set in an ancient gold ring. Mask.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

Stone diam 10 mm; ring size 15 x 16 mm; 5.34 gr.

The theatrical mask is facing left and is characterized by elaborate hair. The subject is engraved on an attractive four-layered sardonyx agate (magic eye). Slight wear marks.

Provenance: UK private collection.

Estimate: GBP 1500 - 2000