Gold ring with an amethyst intaglio of Mars, 2nd century A.D

An ancient gold ring set with an amethyst intaglio of Mars Gradivus.

Roman, 2nd century A.D.

Ring size K UK / 5.5 US.

The intaglio measures 1.4 x 1cm.

Weighs 4.9 grams.

The intaglio is set within its original hollow gold ring which has wear and tear, small holes and dents however it remains solid and completely wearable.

The intaglio is engraved with the god of war who can be seen striding to the left; he carries a spear with one hand and with the other he rests a trophy upon his shoulder.

A similar burnt agate intaglio can be found in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Accession number; 65.627.

Another example can be found in the Paoletti Collection, ‘La Collezione Paoletti, Stampi in vetro per impronte de intagli e cammei’, page. 97, fig. 299.