★ Attractive Ring ★

A LATE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH AN AMETHYST INTAGLIO Circa 4th century AD. Composed of a solid hoop formed from beaded gold wire and an offset oval bezel. The bezel is set with an amethyst intaglio depicting the bust of a winged figure facing left, probably Eros. The setting was damaged and has been professionally repaired. Ring size 43 (EU), outer diameter of hoop 20 mm; Gold! 5.76 g

Ex European private collection, acquired on the German art market before 2000.