Bidspirit auction | HELLENISTIC GOLD RING WITH CARNELIAN

HELLENISTIC GOLD RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO DEPICTING PROMETHEUS - Ca. 300 - 200 BC. A gold ring with a D-section hoop that enlarges at the shoulders to form a bezel, securing a circular carnelian intaglio. The intaglio depicts, in a naturalistic manner, the Greek god Prometheus working with a metal object, wielding fire and a hammer. Size: D:20.17mm / US: 10 1/2 / UK: U 1/2; Weight: 20g. Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by full authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.