Object Description
A fine gold Roman ring featuring a large D-shaped hoop attached to a flat circular bezel. The centre of the bezel is enriched with a garnet cabochon inset which displays Cupid. The god of love is presented facing left and slightly crouched over. He is holding a spear in both hands and appears to have a sword over his back beneath his out-splayed wing. In front of Cupid is a shield. The garnet is encompassed by a row of granules, a thin band and another row of granules. A small triangle of granules decorates the shoulders of the hoop. The back is flat and unadorned. The ring comes with a museum quality impression.
Closest UK ring size R
Date: Circa 2nd-3rd century AD