A Roman Gold and Nicolo Ring with Mars

Circa 3rd Century A.D.

Width 2.9 cm (1 1/8 inches); Ring size 8; High karat gold; 10.92 grams.

Property from a Florida Private Collection

Provenance:

Paul Munro Walker Collection, Bournemouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom, acquired 1970-1990.

Alexander James Cotton, Brockenhurst, United Kingdom, 2000s.

St. James's Ancient Art, London; where acquired by the present owner.

This solid gold ring is set with a nicolo intaglio depicting Mars, the Roman god of war. The engraving is executed with striking realism, rendering the god’s features with precision and depth. The ring remains in its original state, unsized and unrestored, preserving both the integrity of the setting and the power of its martial imagery.

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A Roman Gold and Nicolo Ring with Mars

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