Ancient Roman Jasper Intaglio, in a modern 18kt gold ring
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A modern 18 carat gold ring mounting an ancient Roman intaglio of Pegasus, 0.34 ct, set in jaspe; total weight 7.93 g, in good condition, acquired in 2025 from France from a private collection.
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Modern Ring in 18 Carat Gold – Antique Roman Intaglio (-250 BC) 0.34ct
Exceptional piece – a work of art and history
- Specifications:
- Gold: 18 carats (750‰)
- Total weight: 7.93 g
- Antique intaglio: 0.34 ct
- Intaglio period: approx. -250 BC (Jasper or Carnelian)
- Motif: Pegasus, son of Medusa, born from one of her two drops of blood
Modern setting: refined and historic craftsmanship since it is a faithful piece of Roman style to elegantly showcase the intaglio
- Delivered with reference paper and provenance
- Description:
This unique ring blends antiquity with contemporary jewelry.
The fine-stone intaglio, finely engraved with Pegasus, testifies to the exceptional craftsmanship of Roman engravers.
The 18-karat gold setting in antique Roman style perfectly showcases the intaglio and provides it with a solid and elegant structure.
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Modern Ring in 18 Carat Gold – Antique Roman Intaglio (-250 BC) 0.34ct
Exceptional piece – a work of art and history
- Specifications:
- Gold: 18 carats (750‰)
- Total weight: 7.93 g
- Antique intaglio: 0.34 ct
- Intaglio period: approx. -250 BC (Jasper or Carnelian)
- Motif: Pegasus, son of Medusa, born from one of her two drops of blood
Modern setting: refined and historic craftsmanship since it is a faithful piece of Roman style to elegantly showcase the intaglio
- Delivered with reference paper and provenance
- Description:
This unique ring blends antiquity with contemporary jewelry.
The fine-stone intaglio, finely engraved with Pegasus, testifies to the exceptional craftsmanship of Roman engravers.
The 18-karat gold setting in antique Roman style perfectly showcases the intaglio and provides it with a solid and elegant structure.
Fast and efficient delivery
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Ancient Intaglio, ring modern
Name of object
in a modern 18kt gold ring, Intaglio
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Jasper
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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