A roman gold bracelet with six hardstones intaglios. Various subjects.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

Stones 8x11 / 9x12 mm circa ; length. 190,5 mm; 27,18 gr.

From right to left: agate intaglio with male figure catching a big fish with a trident; carnelian intaglio with seated Zeus holding eagle, with attributes; green chalcedony intaglio with male head between a cornucopia and ear of wheat; carnelian intaglio with a sea monster; amethyst intaglio with eagle between star and crescent moon; agate intaglio with a lion. The gems are mounted in an original gold roman bracelet: each stone is surrounded by a frame with four rings, to which two registers of chains are attached, formed by modules of seven links. The closure is by clasp. Wear marks and deposits. Intact, with minor restauration.

Provenance: UK private collection.

Estimate: GBP 3000 - 5000