Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Nicolo Intaglio of Eros

GBP 9,500.00

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Object Description

A Roman gold ring featuring a D-section hoop which broadens towards the shoulders with incised line decoration further enriching the shoulders. The nicolo inset is placed in a gold oval frame. Carefully carved are two dolphins facing right with eros above. The dolphins are depicted with their tails raised and their heads slight bowed. Eros is sat upon one of their backs with his wings splayed out and playing the flute.

Closest UK ring size: N

Date: Circa 1st – 3rd Century AD

Object Condition

Excellent condition

Object Details

  • diameter
    2.5 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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