An ancient Roman solid silver ring featuring an Intaglio of an Ant

Ancient Roman ant intaglio ring. Set with an oval carnelian intaglio depicting an ant or beetle. The insect is seen from above; has six legs.

For comparisons: U. Pannuti, La collezione glittica. Museo archeologico di Napoli, p. 285 n. 251

Material: solid silver
Weight: 4.96 gram
Date: Roman, 1st – 3rd century AD
Measurement: overall: 20 x 18 mm, ringsize: 18 mm (8 USA)
Condition: Extremely fine condition

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