A ROMAN GOLD AND CARNELIAN RING
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
The hollow gold hoop broadening at the shoulders, the oval bezel set with carnelian intaglio with figure of Mercury, the naked god with weight on left leg, right leg bent at the knee, holding caduceus and money bag, cloak draped over right arm
7/8 in. (2.3 cm.) diam.; ring size F
A ROMAN GOLD AND CARNELIAN RING
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
The hollow gold hoop broadening at the shoulders, the oval bezel set with carnelian intaglio with figure of Mercury, the naked god with weight on left leg, right leg bent at the knee, holding caduceus and money bag, cloak draped over right arm
7/8 in. (2.3 cm.) diam.; ring size F