LOT 646 RARE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH CENTAUR INTAGLIO
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Ca. 200 AD. A gold finger ring composed of a round hoop that has been formed of a thin rod with a twisted effect, resulting in a unique and ornate design. The shoulders of the ring have been reinforced to provide additional support, and the circular bezel cell is set with a carnelian intaglio that depicts a left-facing centaur, a creature that has the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse. The centaur in the intaglio is depicted in a left-facing position, with its human-like upper body raised and its horse-like lower body positioned in a galloping stance. The detailed engraving on the carnelian intaglio captures the muscular build and powerful movement of the centaur, emphasizing its dual nature as both man and animal.Size: D: 16.51mm / US: 6 / UK: M; 5.67gProvenance: Private London collection; British art market 1990s.
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