Roman Gold Ring With Carnelian Intaglio Depicting Septimius Severus
Ca. AD 175 - 215
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A gold ring with a shallow D-section hoop. It is connected to a roundbezel that secures a carnelian intaglio depicting the Emperor Septimius Severus in profile. The carnelian is intricately engraved with detailed features of the face, beard, and hair, with a prominent laurel crown adorning the emperor's head. For similar see: La collezione glitica Santarelli, n 45b. M: Size: D: 18.8mm/ US: 8 7/8 UK: R 1/2, Weight:7.1g
Provenance
Provenance: Private London collection; Formerly in a Swiss family collection.Geneva art market 1980s-early 1990s3
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