{"product_id":"19th-century-carnelian-intaglio-ring-with-roman-emperor-c-1840","title":"Victorian Intaglio Ring","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA 19th century intaglio ring, c.1860; set with a finely carved carnelian depicting a laureate head of a Roman emperor.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe intaglio is well executed, showing strong classical influence; the subject possibly representing Caligula. It was likely carved in the early 19th century in keeping with the mounting, though an earlier origin cannot be entirely excluded.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe gold mount is decorated with delicate wirework and granulation in the Etruscan revival taste, with an oval bezel framed by a twisted border. The intaglio has a convex reverse.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFinger size: UK O; US 7.25\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIntaglio: 15 × 13 mm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWeight: 2.94g m\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTests as 14K gold\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA finely made example of the classical revival; combining archaeological inspiration with skilled 19th century craftsmanship.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49099558650164,"sku":"1017810290","price":2261.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A8820.jpg?v=1776429569","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-de\/products\/19th-century-carnelian-intaglio-ring-with-roman-emperor-c-1840","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}