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Intaglio ring of a Sphinx

Intaglio ring of a Sphinx

SKU: h0-000-414a890
£3,500.00Price
 

  • Description

    A very fine Roman intaglio of a sphinx in white chalcedony depicted laying down facing left, the sphinx has its characteristic eagle wings, snake tail, lion body and female human head, carved with very fine detail and it is set in its original gold ring dating to the 1st to 2nd century AD. 

    The x-ray fluorescence test shows no trace of modern elements in the gold ring.

  • Dimensions

    Ring size 

    UK M
    US 6¼
    EU 53
    Diameter 16.9 mm. / 0.67in

    Weight: 9.6 grams

    Size:22x22mm

     

    All measurements are approximate

Object Code

h0-000-414a890

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