Nicolo intaglio depicting a hero. Roman, 1st - 2nd century.

A Nicolo intaglio depicting a hero with a staff or spear in hand, offering a libation to an altar.

Roman, 1st - 2nd century and set in a Georgian gold ring.

Ring Size P UK / 7.75 US.

The intaglio measures 1.4 x 1cm.

The Nicolo intaglio is a light pale mottled blue layer over a black ground.

Mounted in high carat gold in a classic rubover setting leading to broad flared shoulders and a plain band, typical to the late 18th century - early 19th century.

Similarities can be drawn from an example in the Victoria and Albert Museum - a Nicolo Intaglio ring, accession number; 1126-1864. See last image.