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Lot 236 - Auction 54

A roman five-layer agate intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Mercury. The god is turned to the right, holding ... Read more
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A roman five-layer agate intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Mercury. The god is turned to the right, holding the caduceus with his right arm, and the bag with coins in his left hand. The stone, of a remarkable thickness, is mounted in a precious gold ring with a turning bezel (swivels), of an elongated octagonal shape. Rare mounting typology, in excellent conditions, still turning. Light wear marks. 1st-2nd century A.D.
10 x 13 x 4 mm; ring diam. 20 mm; gr. 8,43.

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