Ancient Roman Bronze Ring With Garnet Portrait Intaglio - 19 mm
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Ancient Roman bronze ring with a garnet portrait intaglio in excellent condition from 1–199 AD, size 19 × 16 mm (interior 14 mm; intaglio 8 × 6 mm), acquired in 2020 from a US gallery, provenance US private collection since 1990, COA provided.
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Magnificent ancient Roman bronze ring in excellent state of preservation
Features a finely crafted and well defined Roman portrait intaglio in stunning deep red garnet
The colour was used to symbolize power and social standing in ancient Roman society
With a strong, rich patina and well set stone, the ring remains in outstanding condition and is very much wearable or makes for a fine display piece
Size details:
Ring 19 x 16mm
Interior 14mm
Intaglio 8 x 6mm
Provenance:
British historian, US gallery (2020s)
US family collection (1990)
COA will be provided
Free worldwide shipping!
Magnificent ancient Roman bronze ring in excellent state of preservation
Features a finely crafted and well defined Roman portrait intaglio in stunning deep red garnet
The colour was used to symbolize power and social standing in ancient Roman society
With a strong, rich patina and well set stone, the ring remains in outstanding condition and is very much wearable or makes for a fine display piece
Size details:
Ring 19 x 16mm
Interior 14mm
Intaglio 8 x 6mm
Provenance:
British historian, US gallery (2020s)
US family collection (1990)
COA will be provided
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1 - 199 AD
Name of object
Ring With Garnet Portrait Intaglio
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2020
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
19 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
16 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
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