ASTA 267 - GLITTICA

A ROMAN NICOLO INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. SEATED SATYR WITH ATTRIBUTES.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

Stone 10x13 mm; int. Size 18x21 mm; 22,51 gr

With massive rounded hoop extanding in broader shoulders. The bezel set with a nicolo intaglio depicting a young satyr facing left and seated on rocks. He holds a stick and bunch of grapes. Wear marks.

Provenance: U.K. private collection

A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. SATYR PLAYING WITH A CHILD.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

Stone 12x15 mm; int. Size 18x20 mm; 10,36 gr

With engraved hoop expanding upwards onto an oval grooved bezel set with a chalcedony intaglio. A young satyr is facing left, dancing and playing with a child on his feet. Groundline. Wear marks.

Provenance: U.K. private collection

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. SILENUS APPROACHING A SLEEPING MAENAD.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

Stone 11x15 mm; int. size 16x18 mm; 10,96 gr

A Silenus advances cautiously to the left approaching a semi-recumbent female figure, seen from behind. Both have their legs wrapped up in drapery while their torsos or backs are uncovered. The Silenus pulls with his left hand a belt holding the clothes of the Maenad and raises his right arm. Wear marks.

Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired from Galerie Mariaud de Serres, Paris, in the early 2000s

A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. EROTIC SCENE WITH INSCRIPTION.

1st-2nd century A.D.

Stone 9x11 mm; int. size 18x21 mm; 14,97 gr

A naked male character with an erected phallus supports himself with his left hand on a stick, while with his right he holds onto the horns of the satyr. The satyr penetrates him from behind, pressing his side with his left hand to push harder. Greek inscription in the field (KYMA?). The bright red color of the stone prefectly alludes to this fine composed homo-erotic scene.

Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired from D.C. collection, London.

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN AN ANCIENT GOLD RING. SATYR.

2nd century A.D.

Stone 8x11 mm; int. diam 15,5 mm; 4,21 gr.

The satyr steps rightward, raising the left goat's paw; with the right hand holding the pedum and a drapery, while with the left hand he carries a plate with offerings. Bucolic and votive scene. Slight wear marks. The stone comes out of the edge of the golden bezel. Very good condition.

Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.

A ROMAN GREEN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO SET IN A GEORGIAN GOLD RING. VOTIVE SCENE.

1st century A.D.

Stone 10x12 mm; int. size 15x17 mm; 1,93 gr

With a rounded hoop expanding in the shoulders in two branches and surmounting a grooved box setting with a chalcedony intaglio showing a woman facing left and seated on rocks. She is partially naked, the lower body covered by a folded drapery, her long hair tied behind in a bun. She is offering a laurel wreath to an idol on a column in front of her. Groundline. Wear marks. Nice vivid green color of the stone.

Provenance: U.K. private collection

A ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO SET IN A GEORGIAN GOLD RING. SEATED MERCURY.

2nd century A.D.

Stone 11x16 mm; int. diam 18 mm; 7.53 gr

With rounded hoop expanding onto shoulders in volute shape and surmounted by an oval grooved box-setting with a platted twisted gold wire. This beautiful intaglio shows the young deity seated on the rocks with the head facing right, and the body in three-quarters. With the left hand he holds a stick. Probably an allegory of the creation of the caduceus. Near the rocks, on the left, a ram. Groundline. Great rendering of the anatomical details. Fantastic color of the stone. Wear marks.

Provenance: U.K. private collection

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. AURORA WITH THE STARS.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

Stone 12x16 mm; int. size 16,5x17,5 mm; 5,05 gr

The deity is presented advancing to the right side with the torch in her left hand. In the field, stars. Wear marks.

Provenance: U.K. private collection

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. MARS GRADIVUS.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

Stone 9x12 mm; int. diam 16,5 mm; 7,74 gr

With large rounded hoop expanding onto an oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio; the helmeted god is advancing to the left, with trophy and spear in his hands. At his feet a small incense burner. Groundline. Wear marks.

Provenance: U.K. private collection

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. VOTIVE SCENE.

2nd century A.D.

Stone 13x20 mm; int. Size 15x16 mm; 9,80 gr.

Draped female figure facing left, in the act of offering near a semi-column. Groundline. The stone is broken into two parts but firmly fixed in the gold setting. Wear marks..

Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. ASCLEPIUS AND HYGIEIA

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

Stone 9x12 mm; Int. diam 16 mm; 5,34

On the left, Asclepius looking towards the right side Hygeia. Groundline, The depiction symbolize the good health and the power of the Medicine. Wear marks.

Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.

A ROMAN GREEN JASPER INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. HELIOS.

2nd-3rd century A.D.

Stone 9xx12 mm; int. Size 17,5x18 mm; 6,26 gr.

The deity is standing, facing right, with radiated head and solar whip. Chipped edge. Wear marks. The ring is decorated with elegant stylized plant and floral patterns.

Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.