Bidspirit Auktion | ROMAN GOLD RING WITH DEMETER

ROMAN GOLD RING WITH DEMETER INTAGLIO - Ca. AD 300A large Roman gold ring with a round hoop enlarged on the shoulders to form a large oval bezel. The bezel secures a finely carved intaglio depicting the goddess Demeter holding a plant and facing to the right. The details of the engraving are done in a way that was common in the second century A.D.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 10gProvenance: Property of a professional London art expert; obtained from an old British collection formed in the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.