An unusual agate cameo set in a gold ring. Historical russian portrait.

Late18th century.

Stone 19 x 26 mm; ring size 18 x 20 mm;15,30 gr.

The character is facing right, and is characterized by a large fur headdress and a dress equally fitted with fur in front. The engraver has sculpted the three layers of the stone with great skill, sculpting the fur in the brown part (as in reality). The stone is damaged in front of the profile and repaired (crack on the field and nose repaired). Due to the close iconographic and physiognomic resemblance it could be the portrait of Catherine II of Russia. Rare subject.

Estimate: GBP 1500 - 2000