Roman Portrait Gemstone in Gold Ring
2nd-3rd century A.D. and later. A sardonyx cabochon gemstone with intaglio portrait bust of a male wearing a diadem, possibly Apollo; set in a later gold ring. 12.89 grams, 30.12 mm overall, 22.07 mm internal diameter (approximate size British X, USA 11 1/2, Europe 26.29, Japan 25) (1 1/8 in.). Ex Dr. A.R., Leipzig, 1980-1980s. with Gorny and Mosch, 13 December 2017, lot 424. English private collection.
Price realized | 1'300 GBP |
Starting price | 1'300 GBP |
Estimate | 2'000 GBP |