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Description: | Silver and carnelian finger ring. Signet ring with intaglio, Henig Type II. Cast plain band of oval section, expanded at the shoulders to accommodate an oval centrally set orange gem stone of length 9.5mm whose surface is flush with that of the ring. The stone is carved with the image of a nude helmeted figure walking left and grasping a spear and trophy. The carving is economical, employing very few strokes, but despite heavy wear the subject is readily identified, suggesting work of some quality. The form of the ring and the subject may both suggest a male wearer, and, at least, his military associations. Suggested date: Roman, 43-300. In view of the age and material the object is to be submitted to the Treasure process, reference TBC.Internal diameter: 19mm, Width [bezel, across shoulders]: 25mm, Thickness [at bezel]: 8.5mm, Weight: 6.68gms.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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