GREEK GOLD RING WITH TORTOISE INTAGLIO 4th century AD A gold ring with wide D-section band with recessed body, central rib running to oval bezel set with glass cabochon; below the glass a high relief image of a tortoise with legs splayed, small head and detailing to the shell. 11.68 grams, 24.20mm overall, 19.32mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 20) (1"). Condition Very fine condition. Provenance Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Literature For a similar ring, but with a portrait of a young man under the rock crystal, see The Archaeological Museum of Palestrina
GREEK GOLD RING WITH TORTOISE INTAGLIO 4th century AD A gold ring with wide D-section band with recessed body, central rib running to oval bezel set with glass cabochon; below the glass a high relief image of a tortoise with legs splayed, small head and detailing to the shell. 11.68 grams, 24.20mm overall, 19.32mm internal diameter (approximate ring size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 20) (1"). Condition Very fine condition. Provenance Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980. Literature For a similar ring, but with a portrait of a young man under the rock crystal, see The Archaeological Museum of Palestrina
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