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A high carat gold ring set with an Italic agate intaglio. Club and weapon.

£ 1500

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a high carat gold ring set with an italic agate intaglio. club and weapon.

A high carat gold ring set with an Italic agate intaglio. Club and weapon.

£ 1500

Intaglio: 0.7 x 0.9 cm (0 ¹/₄ x 0 ³/₈ inches)
Mounting: Gold (20k) ; O1/2 ; total weight 4,52 gr
2nd-1st century B.C. on a later gold ring

This elegant high-carat gold ring showcases a rare Italic agate intaglio dating from the 2nd-1st century B.C., remounted on a later 20-karat gold band.

The intaglio depicts two powerful symbols: the club of Hercules and what appears to be a spear or harpoon—ancient emblems of strength, valor, and the hunt. The carver employed distinctive globular elements, a characteristic feature of Italic glyptic art.

The warm honey-toned agate displays natural translucency, while the gem shows authentic age-related wear consistent with its antiquity—testament to over two millennia of history.

A wearable piece of ancient history for the discerning collector.

POSSIBLE RESIZING : YES

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Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
Pictures are part of the description and show state of conservation of the item. For additional pictures please contact us. (see contact section)

Shipping and pick-up at the store options can be chosen during check out.

Our exclusive delivery partner is ThePackengers.
ThePackengers, specialized in the packaging and transport of works of art and collectibles, already collaborates with the largest auction houses as Drouot, but also with galleries, fairs, antique dealers, decorators and e-marketplaces.
See our Country List
Shipping Terms and Conditions.
Privacy Policy ThePackengers.

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