Bidspirit auction | EASTERN ROMAN GOLD RING WITH

EASTERN ROMAN GOLD RING WITH EMERALD INTAGLIO DEPICTING TYCHE - Ca. AD 200 - 400. An emerald intaglio engraved with the left-facing bust of Tyche, identifiable by the mural crown atop her head. The intaglio is set within a deep, trumpet-shaped bezel with an exterior embellished with applied wire. The hoop is formed from a plain gold core incised with closely spaced transverse grooves, joining the bezel with short, solid shoulders.For similar see: Christie's, Masterpieces in Miniature: Ancient Engraved Gems formerly in the G Sangiorgi Collection Part II. Lot. 288.Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 6.54gProvenance: Private London collection; previously French art market 1970s/1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.