The Bignor Roman Villa Silver ring with hand carved carnelian intaglio
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Description
The original gold ring, from the Merovingian period, was found near a wall at the Roman Villa near Bignor, Sussex. It is set with an oval cabochon intaglio Carnelian, carved with a figure of Venus, disrobing. The ring is also available with a silver representation of the Carnelian intaglio (HJR 457c) and in 9 carat gold (HJR 457a) with the hand carved intaglio.The top measures 16.5 mm x 16 mm.
UNIQUE HISTORIC JEWELLERY REPRODUCTIONS FROM THE BRITISH MUSEUM
Historic Jewellery Reproduction was the first company in the world granted permission to mould original artefacts from the British Museum collection. Established in 1969 by my father Peter Shorer FIIC, an acclaimed archaeologist and conservator at the British Museum for over 40 years, the company continues his legacy of exacting historical accuracy and craftsmanship.