Roman Gold Ring with Agate Cameo fo a Ruler

Augustan or Julio-Claudian

 

end of the 1st Century BC - early 1st Century AD

 

American Ring Size: 10.5 - 11

 

ex: private European collection, 1970's or earlier

 

Published:  Antiquarium, Ltd.; Ancient Treasures VII (New York, 2009) p.36

 

cf:  Henig, Martin ; Classical Gems. Ancient & Modern Intaglios & Cameos in the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge (Cambridge, 1994) no.525

 

 

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