Roman
A large Roman gold ring with the head of a man, probably Socrates, circa 1st - 3rd century AD
Gold
Length of bezel: 1.6 cm; ring size UK: S (approximate); weight: 12.6 g;
A large solid gold ring engraved with the portrait of an older, bearded man, probably Socrates. The large oval signet with rounded tapering shoulders and sides.
A large solid gold ring engraved with the portrait of an older, bearded man, probably Socrates. The large oval signet with rounded tapering shoulders and sides.
Provenance
Mr. A. Collection, Europe, acquired in the 1980s - early 1990sWith Antiquarium Ltd, New York, acquired from the above in February 1999