Roman
A Roman banded agate intaglio of a man seated at herm set in an antique gold ring, circa 1st century AD
Agate; gold
Ring size: K; length of intaglio: 1.1 cm
The oval gem engraved with a bearded man seated in front of a herm, reading from a scroll. Condition Minor surface wear to the intaglio. Some light wear and rubbing...
The oval gem engraved with a bearded man seated in front of a herm, reading from a scroll.
Condition
Minor surface wear to the intaglio. Some light wear and rubbing to the gold ring.
Condition
Minor surface wear to the intaglio. Some light wear and rubbing to the gold ring.
Provenance
European private collection, 19th centuryTom Swope Collection, USA