Ca. End of 1st century AD. A carnelian intaglio skilfully engraved with a Flavian portrait, possibly depicting Emperor Titus or Galba. The figure is portrayed facing left and has a broad forehead, aquiline nose, and strong jaw muscles. The intaglio is set in a gold finger ring of a hemispherical bezel attached to a flat-section hoop.Size: D: 19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; 5.94gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss collection since the 1980s.
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Ca. 200-300 AD. A gold finger ring with a plain hoop, the shoulders extending from two plaited ribbons in leaf and volute shapes and raised in an oval bezel. The box-setting contains a carnelian intaglio figuring a pastoral scene. A shepherd seated turned left and milking a goat. For a comparison see G.M.A. Richter, Catalogue of engraved gems. Greek, Etruscan and Roman (The Metropolitan Museum of Art- New York), Plate LV n. 542; and The British Museum, Registration number 1987,0212.522.Size: D: 19.31mm / US: 9 3/8 / UK: S 1/2; 9.12gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss family collection since the 1980s.
Ca. 200 AD. A heavy gold finger ring of a round hoop expanding to support a bezel set with a stone intaglio engraved with a bust of the god Attis depicted as a young male wearing a Phrygian hat. Attis was the consort of Cybele in Phrygian and Greek mythology. His priests were eunuchs, the Galli, as explained by origin myths pertaining to Attis and castration. Attis was also a Phrygian god of vegetation. In his self-mutilation, death, and resurrection he represents the fruits of the earth which die in winter only to rise again in the spring. Ring is possibly of later date (22k gold)Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q 1/2; 21.28gProvenance: From the private collection of Mr. R. Unger; previously with a London gallery; acquired in the 1980s on the UK art market.
Ca. 1-300 AD. A stone intaglio engraved with a 'dextrarum iunctio' ('joining together of the right hands') motif below the cornucopias, horns of plenty, set in a possibly later gold ring of a D-shaped slender hoop. In the fine arts, 'dextrarum iunctio' motif is the representation of two people offering each other their right hand and is symbol of union and marriage, perhaps indicating that this item was a Roman wedding ring.Size: D: 21.69mm / US: 12 1/4 / UK: Y 1/2; 4gProvenance: Property of a London doctor; Previously in a private Swiss family collection since the 1980s.
Ca. 200-300 AD. A possibly later gold ring of a flat-section hoop expanding to an eye-catching amphora-shaped shoulder with a bulbous body bearing vertical ribbing decoration, scrolled handles, and filigree ornament. The large bezel cell set with a stone intaglio depicting a dynamic scene of an Amazon fighting a Centaur. Ring possibly later. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 16.1mm / US: 5 1/2 / UK: L; 8gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. Swiss private collection.
Ca. 1-300 AD. A lovely terra sigillata small bowl sitting upon a ring foot, from which the body flares to a wide rim with barbotine decoration consisting running animals and a plant. 'Terra sigillata' is a type of fine ware Roman pottery identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy.Size: L:70mm / W:230mm ; 380gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s. Exhibited: Olympia Art & Antiques fair, London June 2022.
Ca. 100-300 AD. A fine Ancient Roman gold ring featuring a tapered, round band. The central feature is a nicolo intaglio set neatly in a gold bezel. Engraved in the glass stone is the scene of two roosters pulling a mouse on a chariot. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: N; 20.94gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 100 AD. A gold ring with oval bezel and tapering band, the intaglio convex oval carnelian gem engraved with scene of hunter on horseback with a hunting dog by his side, the bezel overlaid in silver. Ring possibly later. The ancient Romans considered jewellery to be an essential dressing accessory, for it provided a public display of their wealth. Roman jewellery first followed fashion set by the Etruscans, using gold and glass beads, but as the Roman empire spread and became more prosperous, so did its jewellery designs become more increasing elaborate. The behavior of wearing rings was popular amongst the Romans, and was likely introduced by the Sabines, who in early legends, as wearing gold rings with precious gemstones. For a similar see Cf. Henig, M.; Classical Gems, The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.Size: D: 16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: N; 17.05gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 200-300 AD. A gold ring with oval bezel and tapering band, the intaglio convex oval carnelian gem engraved with a winged genius leaning on an alter holding a cornucopia and sceptre. Ring possibly later. For a similar see Cf. Henig, M.; Classical Gems, The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O 1/2; 11.97gProvenance: Property of a London Gentleman; formerly in a private UK collection formed in the the 1990s.
Ca. 300-400 AD. A finely made wheel-thrown redware pottery dish, with a squat form that rests atop a low ring base. The dish includes broad walls, a shallow basin. The centre of the basin is decorated with a six-pointed star.Size: L:65mm / W:330mm ; 1.28kgProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s. Exhibited: Olympia Art & Antiques fair, London June 2022.
Ca. 100-200 AD. A beautifully formed hollow gold ring with stone intaglio of pegasus depicted in a flying motion. In Greek mythology, Pegasus is a winged horse born of the blood of Medusa, which gushed when Perseus cut off her head. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 16.71mm / US: 6 1/4 / UK: M 1/2; 4.53gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 400 AD. A gold finger ring comprising a round hoop with a slightly carinated profile, expanding shoulders, and a trumpet-shaped bezel set with a garnet intaglio depicting a right-facing profile of possibly God Hermes wearing petasos, a low-brimmed hat worn in ancient Greece. A petasos with wings (along with winged sandals) donated by Zeus became an attribute of Hermes as a messenger of the gods. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 16.92mm / US: 6 1/2 / UK: N; 5.2gProvenance: Property of a private London collector; formerly in Kirby collection, acquired pre 2000.
Ca. 100 -200 AD. A gold finger ring composed of a hoop expanding to ribbed shoulders. The bezel set with an oval eye agate stone in a dark brown and white hue. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O 1/2; 7.88gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 100-200 AD. A substantial gold ring with hollow hoop widening to the shoulder; oval bezel carnelian intaglio engraved with two fighting cockerels.For absimilar see Chadour, A.B. Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994.Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991.The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 15.27mm / US: 4 1/2 / UK: I 1/2; 4.67gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 200-300 AD. A beautiful gold finger of a round hoop with smooth sides tapering to the back. Oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a depiction of a standing figure of goddess Fortuna with her head facing left. She wears a chiton and holds a cornucopia - horn of plenty in her raised left hand and a rudder in her right. Ring possibly later, repaired.Size: D: 20.94mm / US: 11 3/8 / UK: W 1/2; 6.7gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 300-400 AD. A possibly later gold ring with a hollow, round hoop widening to the shoulder; oval bezel set with jasper intaglio engraved with a bust of a bearded Serapis - a syncretic deity of Hellenistic Egypt, combining the features of some Egyptian and Greek gods.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O 1/2; 6.1gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. private Japanese collection.
Ca. 100-300 AD. The ring features a round hoop with expanded shoulders, and an oval bezel, set with a carved intaglio with a draped bust of Jupiter, facing right, with a full beard, a laurel wreath in his hair. Ring possibly of a later period.Size: D: 16.5mm / US: 6 / UK: M; 7.3gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 100-200 AD. A gold ring composed of a plain solid hoop rounded on the interior and exterior, expanding to the shoulders, the flat bezel set with a convex oval eye agate stone in a dark brown and white hue. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 17.13mm / US: 6 3/4 / UK: N 1/2; 15.1gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. private Japanese collection.
Ca. 100-300 AD. The ring features a round hoop with expanded shoulders, and an oval bezel set with a carved intaglio with a goat oustretched against a palm tree, being suckled by a kid. Above the palm tree is a bird in mid-flight. The ring is inscribed with an inscription.Size: D: 18.19mm / US: 8 / UK: Q; 8.3gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s; Ex. Swiss private collection.
Ca. 200 AD. A gold finger ring of a round hoop widening to the faceted shoulder bearing a raised oval bezel engraved with an inscription. The item has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements.Size: D: 15.4mm / US: 4 5/8 / UK: J; 8.2gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 100-300 AD. A finely modelled gold finger ring of a hoop flat inside and slightly rounded on the outside, expanding to the shoulders and a bezel set with a centered emerald stone.Size: D: 15.53mm / US: 4 3/4 / UK: J 1/4; 4.6gProvenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
Ca. 100-300 AD . A heavy cast bronze balsamarium, in beautiful patinated condition. The vessel has a tall, cylindrical body with a gently flared shoulder, a narrowed neck with a double-ringed mouth, and two flats. A round lid with a plug-like handle fits neatly into the mouth. Two chains, composed of round bronze links, extend from the handles and top of the lid to a ring for hanging the vessel. Balsamarium were, as the name would suggest, used for holding balsam, the resinous, sap-like product of many different plants, as well as the oil used by athletes to clean their skin. For similar see: The British Museum accession number: 1868,0601.3.Size: L:103mm / W:53mm; 160gProvenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s.
Ca. 300-400 AD. A large terracotta shallow plate or dish with its walls gently tapering to a wide, flat bottom and a narrow ring base. 'Terra sigillata' is a type of fine ware Roman pottery identifiable by its red glossy surface slip, which was made in specific areas of the Roman Empire, such as North Africa, Gaul, and Central Italy.Size: L:40mm / W:265mm ; 710gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient Art Gallery; formerly in the famous Alison Barker collection, a retired London barrister; acquired between early 1960s to 1990s.
Ca. 100-300 AD. A solid silver ring featuring a tapered band with ribbed features to the shoulders. The bezel is set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with an elephant. Normally elephants on Roman jewellery refer to Alexander the Great and his conquest of India.Size: D: 17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; 22.58gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 200 AD. A cast bronze legionary ring with a round hoop and an integral bezel engraved with 'X' pattern, representing number 10 in Latin, possibly standing for the 10th Legion. Very well preserved, wearable ring.Size: D: 18.75mm / US: 8 3/4 / UK: R; 9.5gProvenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1980s;
Ca. 900-1100 AD. A bronze finger ring with a circular hoop, and a lozenge-shaped bezel onto which is mounted a large, circular gem. This simple yet elegant ornament may have belonged to a Viking Warrior. Good condition.Size: D: 18.95mm / US: 9 / UK: R 1/2; 5.54gProvenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1980s;
Ca. 1-200 AD. A bronze ring with a circular hoop and flattened, oval-shapel bezel bearing an incisded pentagram and dots design. For more information on Roman rings, see Cf. Ruseva-Slokoska, L. Roman Jewellery, Sofia, 1991. Good condition; wearable.Size: D: 18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; 5.85gProvenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1980s;
Ca. 250-500 AD. A bronze ring with a circular band and a flat bezel decorated with a circle that evoke the sun, which stands for Sol Invictus (Latin for: "Unconquered Sun"), a major divinity in Late Roman religion. Sol Invictus was a patron of soldier and became part of official state religion in AD 274 under the Emperor Aurelian. The cult continued into the 5th century as St Augustine felt it necessary to preach against Sol to his Christian congregation. The connection between Sol and soldiers means that this item may well have belonged to a Roman legionary, who wore it a in hope of protection during military campaigns. Good condition.Size: D: 18.34mm / US: 8 1/4 / UK: Q; 4.4gProvenance: From the private collection of a South London art professional; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market in the 1980s;
Ca. 300 AD. A beautiful silver ring with a circular band decorated with a central band of X-shaped motifs, flanked by two parallel grooves on each side. The raised, applied bezel is decorated with a border of twisted silver wire and with clusters of three silver granules on each of the four sides. The oval bezel is inset with a beautiful dark purple gem embellished with an intaglio depicting a left-facing male figure holding what appears to be a club in his right hand. To find out more about Roman jewellery production, see Higgins, R. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. London: Methuen.Size: L:7 1/2mm / W:Pmm ; 3.2gProvenance: Private UK collection since the 1990s.
Ca. 1800 AD. A gold finger ring composed of a thin flat-section hoop expanding to support a large oval bezel cell set with a finely engraved intaglio depicting a portrait of a left-facing goddess. She is displayed with an elaborately styled coiffure, aquiline nose, and overall calm expression.Size: D: 19.31mm / US: 9 3/8 / UK: S 1/2; 5.26gProvenance: Property of a London Art gallery; formerly acquired on the US Art market; previously in US collection I. G. formed before 1970.
Ca. 8th-7th century BC or later. A grey stone cylinder seal from the Neo-Assyrian period. It depicts a charioteer shooting at a lion (an arrow is stuck in the lion’s head). Further motifs: a date palm, rosettes, a two-winged sun-disc, a nearly closed ring, a small lion underneath the horse pulling the chariot. Studied by PD Dr. habil. Pieter Gert van der Veen, Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz.Size: L:41.9mm / W:20.3mm ; 31.3gProvenance: Private London collection of an Ancient Art dealer; Formerly in a central London family collections 1990s; Suggested to be examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.;

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