STUNNING ROMAN GOLD GARNET INTAGLIO RING WITH MERCURY

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LOT 0116 STUNNING ROMAN GOLD GARNET INTAGLIO RING WITH MERCURY

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Ca. 100-200 AD A beautifully formed D-shaped, a hollow gold ring with garnet intaglio depicting a bust of God Mercury facing left (Greek Hermes - the messenger god and patron of businessmen), carrying a caduceus with both hands in front of him. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D: 16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: L; 9.31g Provenance: Property of a London gentleman; formerly in a private London collection, acquired on the UK and international art markets before the year 2000.

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