Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Sphinx Gift making it a frequent subject

making it a frequent subject of metallurgical and planetary research

Struck in various cities within Macedon

ensuring a stable and functional monetary system was crucial

These delicate and wonderfully well preserved ancient Greek silver earrings still display simple

including the lavish Domus Aurea (Golden House)

Roman Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of a Sphinx Gift making it a frequent subjectDate: c. 1st 2nd Century A. D. Weight: 5. 76 grams Size: 3. 5 (U. S.) F 1 2 (U. K.) History of the Artifact A Solid gold ring featuring a thick hollow formed shank with a carinated outer profile, tapering slightly toward the rear. The bezel is set with a garnet cabochon, carefully engraved in intaglio with a depiction of a winged sphinx standing on a baseline, the mythological creature rendered in profile with clearly defined wings and leonine body.