Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A wearable ring shaped from 83.71% to 83.90% gold (equivalent to 20K+) with a smooth shank bearing a pair of petite spheres atop each terminal. Inside the ovoid bezel is a hand-carved shell inlay depicting the youthful, winged god Cupid (Greek Eros) on the right as he extends both hands towards the head of a stylized creature, perhaps a goat or a sheep. The creamy white shell details are presented in low relief and nicely contrast against the naturally sandy pink background. Size (ring): 0.93" W x 0.88" H (2.4 cm x 2.2 cm); (face): 0.71" L x 0.55" W (1.8 cm x 1.4 cm); (inlay): 0.49" L x 0.43" W (1.2 cm x 1.1 cm); gold quality: 83.71% to 83.90% (equivalent to 20K+); weight: 5.6 grams; US ring size: 7.75 Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #159431