A ROMAN GOLD AND ONYX CAMEO RING
Lot 213

A ROMAN GOLD AND ONYX CAMEO RING

CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.

Closed25 October 2012

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GBP 1,875

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A ROMAN GOLD AND ONYX CAMEO RING
CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.
The hollow gold hoop with broad, angled shoulders, with finely carved cameo head of Medusa slightly turned to the right, with wings emerging from the top of her head, snakes entwined under her chin
1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm.) across shoulders; ring size E½

Private collection, Germany; acquired 1960-1981, and thence by descent to the present owner.