Bidspirit auction | ROMAN GOLD RING WITH MINERVA

ROMAN GOLD RING WITH MINERVA AND SNAKE INTAGLIO - Ca. AD 1 - 100.A gold finger ring with a flat-section hoop that is slightly expanded at the shoulders. The almond-shaped bezel of the ring is adorned with a rich red convex intaglio portraying the goddess Minerva, robed and facing left, wearing her iconic helmet. She holds a short staff in her right hand and appears to master a snake that winds itself in front of her. For similar see: The Harvard Art Museums, Object Number: 1952.71.32.Size: D: 17.93mm; US: 7 3/4 ; UK: P; Weight: 4gProvenance: Private London collection, UK art market before 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.