Venus with Victory Gemstone in Gold Ring
Roman, 1st -2nd century A.D. or later. The chrysoprase gemstone with intaglio Venus seated beside a tree, altar and miniature Victory before her; mounted in a later gold ring; accompanied by a museum-quality impression. Cf. gemstone in the Royal Collection, later remounted as a pendant, under accession number RCIN 65741.12.04 grams, 24.22 mm overall, 20.19 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T, USA 9 1/2, Europe 21.26, Japan 20) (1 in.). Ex property of a London gentleman; acquired London art market, 1970-1980. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions Website.]