Bidspirit Auktion | LATE ROMAN GOLD INTAGLIO RING

LATE ROMAN GOLD INTAGLIO RING WITH ENAMELLED DECORATION - Ca. 300 - 500 ADA Roman gold ring with a rounded outer hoop. The wide shoulders end with an oval bezel, set with a large intaglio. The intaglio depicts a rider on a horse facing left, characterised by a rounded face with a prominent chin. The rider is wearing a helmet and is draped in a dress. The intaglio is framed by 17 enamelled circles and a stylised rope motif on the outer part of the bezel. The intact gold mounting shows traces of deposits and patina, and the stone has a nice, intense colour.Size: D:17.12mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N; Weight: 18gProvenance: Private UK collection; Ex. T. A. collection, 1982. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a report from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden.