ancient Roman or in the style of ancient Roman Gold, Agate Ring with Intaglio engraved with a Centaur
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Estimate € 1,700 - € 2,000
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Roman-style gold ring with an oval red agate intaglio engraved with a galloping centaur, set in a D-shaped bezel with filigree granules and palmettes, weighing 6.7 g, size USA 7¾, in the style of Roman c. 2nd Century A.D.
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Description from the seller
D shape section ring, the bezel inserted with oval red agate intaglio engraved with a galloping centaur, surrounded with filigree granules work and a palmette on either side. Exquisite.
Size: USA= 7 3/4 - GB= P - 2 cm inside D
Material: Gold and agate, total weight= 6.7 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private collection acquired by the previous owner at auction in London before 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
D shape section ring, the bezel inserted with oval red agate intaglio engraved with a galloping centaur, surrounded with filigree granules work and a palmette on either side. Exquisite.
Size: USA= 7 3/4 - GB= P - 2 cm inside D
Material: Gold and agate, total weight= 6.7 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private collection acquired by the previous owner at auction in London before 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
ancient Roman or in the style of ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
in the style of Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Ring with Intaglio engraved with a Centaur
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2020
Material
Agate, Gold
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Auction house
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
