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559 - ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF TRITON IN GOLD RING Ca.

Estimate £1,200 - £2,000

Description

ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF TRITON IN GOLD RING Ca. AD 1 - 300. A carnelian intaglio engraved with Triton facing left, with a human upper body terminating in a coiled fish tail and the head crowned with radiating spikes. The intaglio is set in a possibly later gold ring with a broad rounded hoop expanding gently towards the bezel. For similar see: The Classical Art Research Centre, Record Number: 40004866. Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 4g Provenance: Private Swiss collection; Ex. US Art Market. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

About the sale FINE ANCIENT JEWELLERY AND BEADS - THE PRINCE COLLECTION

Auction location

Auction time 10/03/2026 at 2:00 PM

Pictures credits:

Apollo Art Auctions Ltd