Roman Gold Ring with Burnt Agate Cameo of Eros, the Greek God of Love Riding a Hippocampus

拍品描述

1st century A.D. D-section hoop with ellipsoid cell, inset cameo with Eros on a hippocamp. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 316, for type. 3.59 grams, 20.92 mm overall, 16.98 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12) (3/4 in.). Private collection, Europe. Acquired on the English art market. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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