This is a nice intaglio ring, depicting the god Bacchus leaning on a column. The intaglio is cast in a deep purple glass, in imitation of an amethyst gemstone. The intaglio is set into a solid gold finger ring. The intaglio is likely after an original Roman gemstone from the 1st century B.C. OBJECT: Intaglio Ring CULTURE: Classical Revival DATE: after an original from the 1st century B.C. MATERIAL: 9K Gold and Glass RING SIZE: 6 3/4 (US) N 1/2 (UK) SIZE: 23.61mm x 19.11mm x 1.66mm (bezel 18.56mm x 14.21mm x 5.26mm) WEIGHT: 3.16 grams |
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Bid with confidence: I am a fully qualified Archaeologist (B.A. hons) and small finds specialist, with over 25 years of experience. I am also a professional dealer of ancient jewellery, consultant in early gems and intaglios. I trade online from my website (wear-the-past) and from Grays of Mayfair in London. For peace of mind, an optional "Client Purchase Certificate" is available for this item (upon request).
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Please note: Any British gold and silver jewellery which I sell (excavated or detected), will have been checked and reported with the P.A.S (Portable Antiquities Scheme) when needed. If any item has been through this process, I will provide any links and documentation within the description. My website is used by the treasure trove valuation committee, when deciding the value of a newly discovered treasure! I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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This is a nice intaglio ring, depicting the god Bacchus leaning on a column. The intaglio is cast in a deep purple glass, in imitation of an amethyst gemstone. The intaglio is set into a solid gold finger ring. The intaglio is likely after an original Roman gemstone from the 1st century B.C.
OBJECT: Intaglio Ring
CULTURE: Classical Revival
DATE: after an original from the 1st century B.C.
MATERIAL: 9K Gold and Glass
RING SIZE: 6 3/4 (US) N 1/2 (UK)
SIZE: 23.61mm x 19.11mm x 1.66mm (bezel 18.56mm x 14.21mm x 5.26mm)
WEIGHT: 3.16 grams
... Please view my 200+ other listings for ancient jewellery and hammered coins ...
FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ITEMS WORLDWIDE
Buy with confidence: I am a fully qualified Archaeologist (B.A. hons) and small finds specialist, with over 25 years of experience. I am also a professional dealer of ancient jewellery, consultant in early gems and intaglios. I trade online from my website (wear-the-past) and from Grays of Mayfair in London. For peace of mind, an optional "Client Purchase Certificate" is available for this item (upon request).
Please note: Any British gold and silver jewellery which I sell (excavated or detected), will have been checked and reported with the P.A.S (Portable Antiquities Scheme) when needed. If any item has been through this process, I will provide any links and documentation within the description. My website is used by the treasure trove valuation committee, when deciding the value of a newly discovered treasure! I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
I gladly accept returns within 14 days - only if the item is "not as described". Please ask questions first and check the detailed description above.