Roman Magical Gnostic Gemstone in Silver Ring
2nd-3rd century A.D. and later. A glass intaglio with Gnostic symbolism including a figure emerging from a poppy-head, asterisks and other symbols; set in an early 20th century silver finger ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 12.32 grams, 25.86 mm overall, 19.79 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21) (1 in.). Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s.Important North West London collection. A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]