ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO DEPICTING YOUNG EPHEBOS IN GOLD RING

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman oval amethyst intaglio depicting a young Ephebos. Ephebos is represented in profile with long hair and marked facial features, including a large nose and round eyes. The intaglio is set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring.
Size: D:16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M; Weight: 11.53g
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.
This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.
1500
Estimate: GBP 2500 - 3500