A ROMAN GOLD AND PLASMA RING
A ROMAN GOLD AND PLASMA RING

CIRCA 3RD CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN GOLD AND PLASMA RING
Circa 3rd Century A.D.
The hollow elliptical hoop with concave shoulders, some details incised, the inward sloping side of the rectangular two-step bezel with an incised volute, the bezel set with an oval green plasma ring stone, circa 1st Century A.D., engraved with winged Eros standing with his legs crossed, leaning on his club which rests upon an altar, his left arm bent supporting the weight of his head, holding his flaming torch in his right hand tucked under his chin
5/8 in. (1.6 cm) long; ring size 3½

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