Bidspirit auction | ROMAN GOLD RING WITH ANTELOPE

ROMAN GOLD RING WITH ANTELOPE - Ca. 100 BC - AD 100. A gold ring with an oval bezel engraved with a depiction of a grazing antelope facing left. The animal is shown with defined musculature, long, backwards sweeping horns and a short tail. The hoop is broad and tapers evenly towards the back.Size: D:15.49mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J; Weight: 5.48gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.