Ancient Roman bronze gilded ring with original carnelian intaglio – man resting with his right arm on a column

Ancient Roman Gilded Bronze Ring with Carnelian IntaglioCulture / Period: Ancient RomanDate / Period: 1st–2nd century A.D.Material: Gilded bronze, silver setting, carnelian intaglioDimensions: Inside diameter: 17 x 15 mm / Outside diameter: 30 x 21 mmCondition: Good condition. The ring retains an attractive ancient patina with visible traces of gilding. The carnelian intaglio remains securely set within its silver bezel. Wear and surface deposits consistent with age.No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.Provenance information:Object Registration ID: 170The current owner purchased the Ancient Roman gilded bronze ring from a private collector, S.B., in Groningen, the Netherlands.The previous owner, private collector S.B. of Groningen, stated that the object had been in his collection since 1990.According to the previous owner, the ring had previously been part of another private collection in the Netherlands before 1990.No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.Background Information:This Roman finger ring combines several materials that were highly valued in the Roman world: a gilded bronze hoop, a silver bezel,... lees verder bij Catawiki