Finger ring
a gold finger-ring with intaglio setting. The hoop is D-sectioned in shape and extends to shoulders decorated with a central scroll motif, inlaid with niello and flanked by openwork decoration. The circular intaglio is set in an octagonal bezel. The intaglio depicts Theseus standing left holding the sword of his father. This is a well known theme in Roman engraving. A similar example can be seen in the Cabinet des Medailles de Paris.
Start Year
300
End Year
300
Comment
Beaurains, B11 = BM 1924, 5.14.4; Diameter: 2.4cm width (intaglio): 1.4cm
Material
Gold
Hoard
