1st-2nd century AD red jasper intaglio of a Bacchant, facing left, set within a Georgian gold ring c.1790

The head of the ring measures 17mm x 14mm

A superb intaglio in a very fine mounting
The gem appears to be published in Lippert, number 158, but the description describes the material as “sard” - the engraving appears identical so this could possibly be a mistake, or it is a remarkably similar gem

Finger size UK - Q, US - 57 3/4, EU - 8

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