2nd century B.C. An amethyst cabochon intaglio of a muscular satyr with a wineskin over one shoulder and staff; set in a later gold finger ring. Cf. Boardman, J. & Vollenweider, M-L., Catalogue of the Engraved Gems and Finger Rings - I. Greek and Etruscan Oxford, 1978, item 115, for type. 8.22 grams, 27.30 mm overall, mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7, Europe 14.98, Japan 14) (1 in.). Acquired 1970s. Collection of jewellery formed by a lady. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is apanied by AIAD certificate no.11303-192746. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions .]