A fine Roman Gold and Sardonyx Cameo Finger Ring, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE Scarabs The inside border of the

The inside border of the frame is embellished with herringbone hatching

its tail curving forward around the proper right side

Intricate canopies were frequently placed over the sarcophagi to symbolize Heaven

as did all heavy collars

A fine Roman Gold and Sardonyx Cameo Finger Ring, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE Scarabs The inside border 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,