ROMAN MINERVA INTAGLIO IN GOLD RING

Ca. 1st century AD
A black oval-shaped intaglio finely engraved with an image of the standing goddess Minerva (Greek Athena). She is depicted turned to her right, wearing a long robe, and a crested helmet. She is holding a spear in her right hand and a shield lies at her feet. The intaglio is set in a high carat (20-22ct), possibly later gold ring.
Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 11.4g
Provenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Estimate: GBP 2600 - 3500