Object Description
An extremely fine Ancient Roman gold ring featuring an oval carnelian intaglio set in a stepped gold bezel. The oval band forms a D-shape loop which widens at the shoulders leading to the oval bezel. The intaglio is intricately carved with the bust of the god Apollo, depicted in profile facing left. The deity is draped and laureate, with delicately rendered facial features displaying his youth. Curved carvings resembling vines decorate the four corners of the bezel. This piece is supplied with a museum quality impression.
Internal diameter: 2.1cm
Closest UK ring size: M
Date: Circa 1st-2nd Century AD