Ca. 100-200 AD. A stunning gold ring of Hening type III with a flat interior and rounded outside and the band gradually expanding to support the bezel, which is set with a garnet intaglio engraved with the portrait of a noble woman. She is depicted facing to the left, wearing a veil over her neatly arranged coiffure. The veil was an important symbol of the Roman era, worn primarily by married women and aristocrats to signify their wealth and status. Veils could be worn for modesty, to honor the gods, or simply to look fashionable. Veils were often made of fine fabrics, such as silk, linen, and wool, and could be decorated with precious stones and jewelry. They were usually cut to fit the head closely and were held in place with a headband or pins. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. This analysis will accompany the purchase.Size: D: 15.80mm / US: 5 1/8 / UK: K; 5.12gProvenance: Private London collection; British art market 1990s.