Roman
A Roman garnet intaglio of a Bacchic follower, set in an antique rose gold ring, circa 1st - 2nd century AD
Garnet and rose gold
Length of intaglio: 1.1 cm
Ring size: UK H
Ring size: UK H
The oval convex garnet intaglio is engraved to depict a nude frolicking Bacchic figure with one arm raised, holding a robe or panther skin and a pedum. The gem is...
The oval convex garnet intaglio is engraved to depict a nude frolicking Bacchic figure with one arm raised, holding a robe or panther skin and a pedum. The gem is set in an antique, 19th century rose gold ring.