"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