A fine Roman Gold and Sardonyx Cameo Finger Ring, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE Scarabs Basel as part of the

Basel as part of the Erlenmeyer Collection of Western Asiatic Seals

Condition:  Intact and in very good condition

and holes at both the mouth and back of the head to allow smoke to escape

Intricate canopies were frequently placed over the sarcophagi to symbolize Heaven

Provenance:  Private European collection

A fine Roman Gold and Sardonyx Cameo Finger Ring, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE Scarabs Basel as part of theThis tiny gold finger ring set with an exquisite sardonyx intaglio engraved with a bird. The artist masterfully carved the stone to highlight the bird, standing but facing behind itself with tail artfully extended, in the reddish brown top layer of the stone against the white lower layer. Dimensions: US ring size 6 (UK=L 1 2, DE=17, CH=11, FR=51. 9, EU=51. 9, JP=11). Bezel length: 1. 1 cm (0. 4 inch) Condition: The ancient gold ring partially dented,