{"product_id":"georgian-gold-ring-set-with-an-roman-ancient-intaglio-of-a-mouse-playing-flutes","title":"Georgian Ring with Ancient Intaglio","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA rare and whimsical piece: this Georgian gold ring is set with an ancient Roman carnelian intaglio, depicting a mouse playing a pair of aulos pipes, a popular wind instrument in antiquity. Humorous scenes like this were common in Roman art, reflecting a fondness for fantasy and satire.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe intaglio dates to the 2nd–3rd century AD, and was later mounted in a late 18th-century gold signet setting, likely brought back from a Grand Tour. The gold tests as 14–15K, with a subtle rosy hue typical of Georgian jewellery.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eUK ring size K (US 5.25)\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe intaglio measures 8 x 6mm, with a bezel diameter of 1cm and a 2mm band. Total weight: 1.84g. The ring is in good antique condition, with signs of historic repair to the band.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48653155860788,"sku":"1017810098","price":38807.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/0G2A5133.jpg?v=1751406634","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/zh-hk\/products\/georgian-gold-ring-set-with-an-roman-ancient-intaglio-of-a-mouse-playing-flutes","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}