A rare late hellenistic sapphire intaglio set in a gold ring. Venus at the fountain.
2nd - 1st century B.C.
int diam 17 mm; intaglio 6x9 mm; 3,26 grs
The ring with rounded hoop, flatten within, is extending with broader shoulders to an oval raised box-setting containing a rare blue sapphire intaglio. The intaglio shows Venus standing right and bent toward a fountain. Groundline. The mounting is embossed and with restorations under the bezel. Probably from Alexandria workshops. Rare.
Estimate: GBP 3000 - 6000
Price realized | 5'500 GBP |
Starting price | 2'500 GBP |
Estimate | 3'000 GBP |