A Roman Silver Ring with Carnelian Intaglio, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE

The fiery orange intaglio masterfully inscribed with a horse and rider standing on a groundline facing proper left, the intaglio set in the original wide silver ring.

Dimensions: US ring size 6.5, Bezel length: 2.4 cm (0.94 inches), Intaglio length: 1.5 cm (0.59 inches)

Condition: The shank repaired, with minor surface wear, but otherwise intact and in very good condition.

Provenance:  Alex Malloy collection, acquired in the 1980s.