A FINE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH A GARNET INTAGLIO. SCENE OF METAMORPHOSIS.
A FINE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH A GARNET INTAGLIO. SCENE OF METAMORPHOSIS. 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. Stone 9x14 mm; int. Size 14,5x16 mm; 5,04 gr With hollowed rounded hoop, flatten within, expanding upwards and set with a large oval cabochon garnet.To the right, a seated female figure with uncovered bust and draped legs, probably a nymph. Deer antlers appear on her head. In front of her, on the left, a doe kisses her on the mouth. Unusual and rare scene. According to the myth, the transformation into a deer can be referred to a male figure (Actaeon). Fine execution. Wear marks. Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired on the art market in the early 2000s
- The cost is converted to USD at the rate of 1 GBP = 1.278725 USD on 2023-07-07.
-
Lot number
-
Estimate
-
Sale date
-
Realised price
-
Opening price
-
House name
-
Auction sale name
-
Country
-
Categories
Sign in to view -
Tags
Sign in to view
SIMILAR AUCTION ITEMS