Ancient Roman Gold Ring with Gryllos Intaglio - Superb! Circa 2nd century AD This amazing gold ring showcases a tapering profile, culminating in a bezel set with a large oval-shaped intaglio depicting Gryllos, a fantastic creature amalgamating various animal features. With the sylenus head in the centre, cock legs, and an equine protome, this unique design offers a glimpse into ancient Roman mythological imagery. Gryllos, derived from the Greek word for caricature often combines human and animal features in unexpected ways. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 41.160.655. Dimensions: Diameter 18.54mm; US Size 8 1/2; UK Size Q 1/2; weight 8g the ring possibly modern Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.