Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A large 18 karat gold ring with a tall jasper intaglio inlaid into its bezel depicting an older man wearing a laurel wreath in profile. The intaglio is skillfully carved, with realistic, tiny details. The contrasting gold and deep, matte jasper give the piece an understated elegance. Ring size US: 10; intaglio size: 0.5" W x 0.75" H (1.3 cm x 1.9 cm) Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #133251