Roman intaglio ring with the profile of a man

A Roman intaglio ring with the profile of a man, 1st century BC. This finely engraved carnelian intaglio, dating to the 1st century BC, features the profile portrait of a man facing left. His hairstyle, short and forward-combed is typical of the late Roman republic. The features of the subject are not overtly idealized, indicating that this may not be a representation of an emperor or a god, but rather an individual of more modest status—perhaps a statesman, military officer, or citizen of some distinction.

18k gold, set with a carnelian intaglio
The intaglio: Roman, 1st century AD
The ring: modern

Intaglio dimensions: 9.2 x 8.6 mm