Lot 42 Dα

An 18k gold ring with a carnelian intaglio

Solid gold ring set with a pale carnelian intaglio carved with an erotic depiction of nude woman and a crow inscribed "No carrion kill a crow" (ca. 16 x 14 mm). Stamped: Fineness 18 ct. Bezel: 2.2 x 2 cm. Ring size 57. Weight 19.4 g.
Circa 1820. The English ring setting later.