Bidspirit auction | ROMAN INTAGLIO RING DEPICTING FAUSTINA

ROMAN INTAGLIO RING DEPICTING FAUSTINA JUNIOR WITH DIADEM - Ca. AD 100 - 300. A gold ring with a D-section round hoop featuring a central ridge enlarged on the flat shoulders to form a round bezel, whichj secures a carnelian intaglio depicting a bust in profile of Faustina Junior wearing a long dress and a veil to cover the head. Size: D:13.83mm / US: 2 3/4 / UK: E 1/2; Weight: 8.43g 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.