Roman
A Roman carnelian intaglio of a satyr set in an antique gold ring, circa 2nd - 3rd century AD, the mount late 19th - early 20th century
Carnelian, gold
Ring size: U; length of intaglio: 12mm
Roman, A Roman carnelian intaglio of a satyr set in an antique gold ring, circa 2nd - 3rd century AD, the mount late 19th - early 20th century
£ 2,500.00
The oval gem is engraved with a dancing satyr, depicted nude with an animal skin draped over his raised right arm, his small tail visible behind, with a thyrsus in...
The oval gem is engraved with a dancing satyr, depicted nude with an animal skin draped over his raised right arm, his small tail visible behind, with a thyrsus in front of him. The gem is set in a substantial gold ring in an arts and crafts style, probably Edwardian, an engraving on the inside for Ali Girardet (?)