Roman Jasper Intaglio of Hunting Scene in Gold Ring

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May 1, 2025

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• Lot Description
  Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Western Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 19th century CE. Encased in a luminous Neoclassical setting of over 22-karat gold, this ring whispers tales of ancient Roman valor. At its heart lies a carnelian intaglio, a crimson gem carved with the spirited drama of a hunt. A lone rider, eternally poised on horseback, prepares to strike a fleeing goat with a spear, a fleeting moment of the chase immortalized in stone. This jewel not only adorns the hand but serves as a tangible link to a distant era, where the thrill of the hunt and the skill of the engraver converged in miniature masterpieces. It is a poetic echo of a world where art and life intertwined, a legacy held captive in the warm embrace of gold. Size of intaglio: 0.4" L x 0.3" W (1 cm x 0.8 cm); of ring: 0.9" L x 0.8" W (2.3 cm x 2 cm); US ring size: 6.5; gold quality: 92.1% (22.1 karats); weight: 19.1 grams
  
  Hunting scenes were a popular motif in Roman art, serving as a powerful symbol on multiple levels. They frequently depicted the venatio, or hunt, often featuring dynamic and dramatic confrontations between humans and wild animals. These depictions weren't simply about the act of hunting; they conveyed ideas of Roman dominance over the natural world, showcased the courage and skill of the hunters (often idealized depictions of the elite or the emperor), and symbolized Roman virtues like virtus (manliness) and bravery. Found in various media, including mosaics, sarcophagi, and reliefs, these scenes offered a glimpse into Roman ideals, social hierarchies, and the spectacles enjoyed by the populace.
  
  Cf. Beazley Archive, Classical Art Research Centre, University of Oxford, record number 40003472 ; reference number 837.
  
  Provenance: private Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada collection; ex-Apollo Auction, London, UK; ex-property of a London ancient art gallery; ex-Alison Barker collection, retired London barrister, acquired from the early 1960s - 1990s
  
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  #193130

  Condition

  Ancient intaglio set in a Neoclassical ring to be wearable. Both ring and intaglio are wearable and in excellent overall condition. Nice remaining detail to intaglio.
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