A large banded agate intaglio set in a Sabean gold ring. Emblema with letters.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

Stone 15 x 20 mm; ring size 15 x 19 mm; 14,40 gr.

This South Arabian ring is set with an oval banded agate (brown on white) intaglio. The slightly domed surface of the gem shows a central bunch of grapes flanked on the right by four letters (h i ' b) and on the left by two further letters (i t). The whole within a laurel wreath closed with a bow with streamers. Very good condition. Rare.

Provenance: UK private collection D.C.

Estimate: GBP 10000 - 15000