Lot 87 - Web-Auction 106

A north-european roman gold ring set with a carnelian intaglio. Emperor portrait. 
Price realized:
2.000,00 GBP
Bids:
4

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Lot status:
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Description

A north-european roman gold ring set with a carnelian intaglio. Emperor portrait. 

5th-7th century A.D.
Intaglio 11x11 mm ; US size ring 8 ; 8,07 grs

Hoop rounded without and flatten within. The oval bezel is framed on each side by two spherical gold beads and set with a carnelian intaglio showing the portrait of an emperor facing left. The features of his face shows strong jaws, aquiline nose, small lips, and a wide eye. The short forehead is surmounted by short hair adorned with the laurel wreath.

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U.K. private collection
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