Georgian gold ring with a carnelian intaglio of Silenus. Italian, 18th cent

A Georgian gold ring set with an animated carnelian intaglio carved with the head of Silenus.

Italian, late 18th century.

Ring size P UK / 7.5 US.

The intaglio measures 2 x 1.8cm.

There is a stable internal fissure within the intaglio.

For a similar example see ‘La Collezione Paoletti, Stampi in vetro per impronte de intagli e cammei, Tomo I, cassetto 9, fig. 574’.