Ancient Roman Gold Intaglio Ring with Hermes Circa 2nd century AD This beautiful gold ring features a rather thin hoop, elegantly rounded on the exterior. The shoulders expand dramatically to form a bezel housing a large red stone intaglio engraved with a portrait of the god Mercury, facing left. Mercury, known in Greek mythology as Hermes, held a role as the herald, messenger, and guide of souls. Dimensions: Diameter 18.34mm; US Size 8 1/4; UK Size Q; weight 6g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-2000 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.