Roman Gold Ring with Agate

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd century A.D.

Material: Gold, Agate

Dimensions: 2.1 cm high; 2.1 cm in diameter (ring); 2.7 gram

Price: Sold

Ref: 3361

Provenance: Collection Maurice Bovier (1901-1981), Switzerland.

Condition: Longitudinal cracks in the hoop, yet the ring is ready to wear.

Description: Roman gold ring with a hoop of gold sheet, broadening towards the bezel. The setting, also of gold sheet, holds a longitudinally ovale, multilayered tricolor agate. Ready to wear.