Roman Silver Finger Ring with Bird Intaglio, 1st Century CE

Description

The intaglio’s bright orange glass engraved with a bird walking left with its head down, its tail plumed out behind, standing on a groundline, the bezel with a high lip around the stone, and a thick squarish shank that tapers at the back.

Dimensions: US ring size 4 1/2

Condition: With minor losses to the bezel and lip, overall intact and in good condition.

Provenance: Alex Malloy collection, acquired 1980s – 1990s.