Fine Jewellery - 31st October 2024

Lot 468

A carnelian cameo ring, Roman, 1st-2nd century AD, and later, set with an oval carnelian intaglio

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000

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Description

A carnelian cameo ring, Roman, 1st-2nd century AD, and later, set with an oval carnelian intaglio depicting a seated woman holding a club, possibly Omphale, beside an urn, within a later gold exhibition-style swivelling ring mount, cameo 1.4 x 1.2cm, ring size Q1/2