Roman ring with Mercury intaglio
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AR2606
| Object: |
Roman gold finger ring with Mercury intaglio
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| Material: |
Ring made of gold sheet, the intaglio of carnelian.
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| Period: |
Late Roman Imperial period, 2nd to 3rd cent. AD. |
| Description: |
Hollow gold band with D-shaped cross-section, which elegantly widens into a mount holding a beautiful intaglio. The carnelian gem shows Mercury, the Roman god of trade, identified by his attributes.
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| Dimensions: |
26mm x 21mm outer diameter. 20mm x 17.5mm inner diameter.
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| Condition: |
Perfect condition. Band and intaglio fully intact and preserved in their original state.
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| Provenance: |
Acquired by us in 2018 from a traditional German auction house. Consigned from a German private collection. It has been in that collection since the early 1980ies.
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| References: |
Cf. G. Zahlhaas, Fingerringe und Gemmen, Sammlung Dr. E. Pressmar, page 35, no. 30. Cf. H. Hoffmann und V. von Claer, Antiker Gold- und Silberschmuck, page 181, no. 120. |
| Authenticity: |
We guarantee the authenticity of this object and all works of ancient art sold by us for life.
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