A fine Roman Gold and Sardonyx Cameo Finger Ring, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE Vessels an exhibition of 88 works

an exhibition of 88 works on silk from the Holmes à Court Collection

Wynne Prize for Landscape Painting

Gem-set rings served not only as personal adornment but also as visible symbols of rank and prosperity

Superb wearable art

Dimensions: Seal length: 7/8 inch (2

A fine Roman Gold and Sardonyx Cameo Finger Ring, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE Vessels an exhibition of 88 worksThis tiny gold finger ring set with an exquisite sardonyx intaglio engraved with a bird. The artist masterfully carved the stone to highlight the bird, standing but facing behind itself with tail artfully extended, in the reddish brown top layer of the stone against the white lower layer. Dimensions: US ring size 6 (UK=L 1 2, DE=17, CH=11, FR=51. 9, EU=51. 9, JP=11). Bezel length: 1. 1 cm (0. 4 inch) Condition: The ancient gold ring partially dented,