"BACCHUS ON A GOAT, leading a Maenad"
"BACCHUS ON A GOAT, leading a Maenad"
Classical Figures Carnelian Intaglio & Gold Ring
Very fine carving, circa 1st century AD or by a highly accomplished circa 18th century revivalist gem carver
Gem Carnelian : oval 14.5 x 12.0 x depth 2.4 mm (verso near flat, polished)
Gold Ring : the gem is set triple banded in a canted oval collet above acanthus-leaf shoulders and ribbed
rounded D-profile hoop
Gold tested : 18k or higher
Quality mark "18 ct" (suggests that the gold ring is British, 1800's or earlier) classical revival
Gross wt : .2155 troy oz.
Finger size : 7
# wlz 18006 .........................................................................................................SOLD
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