Roman Oval Carnelian Intaglio Ring With Goat Set in 22 Carat Gold Circa 100 – 300 AD

A Roman oval carnelian stone intaglio ring, engraved with a goat rearing up a palm tree set in a gold ring of thin hoop, slightly expanding to support the bezel. In 22 carat yellow gold circa 100 – 300 AD

  • Gemstone: Oval 9 mm Carnelian showing goat rearing up a palm tree (goats are symbols of fertility and for Romans, luck and good fortune)
  • Metal: 22 carat gold, X – Ray tested positive for 21.74 ct.
  • Ring Size: (UK) = S 1/2 (EU) = 60. 5 (US) = 9 3/8
  • Dimensions: diameter 2.8 cm x height 1.3 cm
  • Weight: 8.21 grams
  • Condition: minor signs of use and age, minor chip at right corner of stone, otherwise good
  • Provenance:  Private London collection, British art market 1990’s

Product SKU
MFA-SQ5316614 SQ6863605

£4,250

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