1473. ROMAN LION GEMSTONE IN GOLD RING

3RD CENTURY A.D.

A red jasper intaglio with the image of a lion walking right; mounted in a gold ring with oval bezel with a frame. (6.11 grams, 22.18 mm overall, 20.06 mm internal diameter . Very Fine condition. 

PROVENANCE:
German art market before 2000.
With a European gentleman living in the UK.
Property of a Surrey gentleman.