Bidspirit auction | ROMAN GOLD RING WITH MEDUSA

ROMAN GOLD RING WITH MEDUSA HEAD CAMEO - Ca. AD 200 - 400. A Roman 20 ct gold finger ring with a round-sectioned hoop. The cameo depicts the head of Medusa, framed by filigree decoration. For similar see: El Legado de Hefesto n. 271. This piece has undergone X-ray fluorescence analysis to confirm the metallurgical content suggesting its ancient origin and lack of modern trace elements. Size: D:15.29mm / US: 4 1/4 / UK: I; Weight: 6.2g Provenance: Private Central London collection; ex. UK art market 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.