Roman Republican Gold Ring with Garnet Eagle Intaglio

Culture: Roman

Period: 1st century B.C.

Material: Gold, garnet

Dimensions: 2.5 cm (ring height); 2 cm in diameter; 10 gram

Price: Sold

Ref: 3398

Provenance: Galerie Nefer, Switzerland. In 1976 sold to a US private collection. Thence in a family estate until 2021. Last in the collection Maximilian Eisl, Vienna, Austria.

Condition: Excellently preserved and ready-to-wear.

Description: Magnificently preserved gold ring of type XIV of the classic finger rings according to Boardman (John Boardman "Greek Gems and Finger Rings", Thames & Hudson Ltd., London 2001). The hoop - inside flat, outside rounded with a gentle, central bend - ends in a massive, round and deep bezel, which is framed by two encircling bands. Therein sits a garnet intaglio, clearly rising above the bezel and cut with an eagle on a plinth with open wings. The eagle with a long, strong beak with its head turned to the right. Fine details in the plumage and claws. A beautiful, ready-to-wear ring size.