Intaglio ring of a Sphinx
Description
A very fine Roman intaglio of a sphinx in white chalcedony depicted laying down facing left, the sphinx has its characteristic eagle wings, snake tail, lion body and female human head, carved with very fine detail and it is set in its original gold ring dating to the 1st to 2nd century AD.
The x-ray fluorescence test shows no trace of modern elements in the gold ring.
Dimensions
Ring size
UK M US 6¼ EU 53 Diameter 16.9 mm. / 0.67in Weight: 9.6 grams
Size:22x22mm
All measurements are approximate