Gold Ring with Roman Niccolo Intaglio depicting Leda with a Swan

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd-3rd century A.D.

Material: Gold, agate

Dimensions: 2.3 cm high; 1.9 cm in diameter; 13.9 gram.

Price: Sold

Ref: 3397

Provenance: From the estate of a French jeweller who set the ancient intaglios himself. Accompanied by a French antiquities passport.

Condition: Intact and wearable.

Description: Wearable 18 carat gold ring with a Niccolo intaglio depicting Leda with a swan. Leda facing to the right, lying in front of the swan, which goes down on her with spread out wings. The scene is a popular erotic motive in ancient times. Zeus fell in love with Leda, the daughter of the Aetolian king, approached her in the form of a swan and impregnated her. The intaglio is set in a modern gold ring.