A Gold Ring, Graeco-Roman, circa 1st Century B.C./1st Century A.D.

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

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Description

A Gold Ring, Graeco-Roman
Width 16/17 in. 2.4 cm.

with hoop of slightly convex section and raised oval bezel engraved in intaglio with a figure of bearded and wreathed Zeus enthroned and holding a scepter in his left hand and a figure of Nike in his extended right hand, an eagle with head turned back at his feet.

Provenance

acquired in Germany circa 2002

Catalogue Note

For the form cf. British Museum, Finger Rings, no. 116.