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A ROMAN GOLD RING WITH AN INTAGLIO OF A HORSE, 1ST CENTURY AD - A Roman gold ring, hollow, with a small carnelian intaglio of horse to the left, lowering its head. A very elegantly made ring of robust construction with a small but attractive intaglio. The stone has been treated in order to have a slightly whitish hue on its surface in order to contrast with the engraving. 21 by 20 mm. Size: 4 Weight: 2.8 gr. EU size 4 Gold and carnelian Roman 1st.c.A.D. PROVENANCE Ex-European private collection acquired before 1970