A German 18k gold and ancient Roman garnet intaglio ring. - image-1
A German 18k gold and ancient Roman garnet intaglio ring. - image-2
A German 18k gold and ancient Roman garnet intaglio ring. - image-1A German 18k gold and ancient Roman garnet intaglio ring. - image-2

Lot 115 Dα

A German 18k gold and ancient Roman garnet intaglio ring.

Auction 1219 - overview Cologne
17.05.2023, 16:00 - Jewellery and Watches
Estimate: 1.200 € - 1.500 €
Result: 1.512 € (incl. premium)

A German 18k gold and ancient Roman garnet intaglio ring.

Cross-shaped bezel centrally set with a garnet cabochon intaglio of c. 2.33 ct (c. 8.78 x 7.03 x 3.39 mm) carved with a nude warrior in a helmet holding a staff and cross motif. Hallmarks: Fineness 750, maker's mark "whale with waves". Bezel 1.5 x 1.5 cm. Ring size 51. Weight 6.84 g.
Irmela Grigo-Wahle, Bad Godesberg. The intaglio 3rd/4th C. A.D.

This ancient Roman intaglio depicts a cross and was probably Christianised under Byzantine influence.