Ancient Roman 22K Gold Ring with Agate Intaglio...
Updated September 22, 2026
| Lot number | 162 |
| Estimate | 8,000.00 - 10,000.00 USD |
| Category | Jewelry & Watches |
| Auction | Sep Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles |
| Date | September 28, 2026 at 3:31 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Yakon Auctions |
| Location | Germantown, Maryland |
of the Sun God. <br><br>ing Size: US 6.5-7 Wt:7.4g<br><br>The intaglio is carved from agate with a bust of Apollo, Sun God, dating to the Roman period. Wearing a laurel wreath, Apollo gazes into the distance with vivid presence and masterful carving. The mounting is handcrafted in 22K gold. Apollo (Ancient Greek: -??-?????; English: Apollo) is the ancient Greek god of light, prophecy, music and medicine, and the deity who dispels misfortunes. He is also the patron god of human civilisation, migration and seafarers. <br><br><br>ALL PROPERTY IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO RETURNS OR CANCELLATIONS.<br><br> Additional photographs and condition reports may be provided upon request as a courtesy only. Any condition report, catalogue description, image, certificate, report, document, authentication statement, authentication opinion, specialist opinion, or communication regarding origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, authorship, signature, condition, provenance, or value is an opinion only and not a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Yakon Auctions.<br><br> The absence of reference to defects, restoration, wear, damage, handling marks, conservation, alteration, or repair does not mean the lot is free from such matters. Photographs are for reference only and may not accurately reflect color, tone, dimensions, condition, signature details, or the true state of the lot. Buyers should review all images carefully, as they form part of the description.<br><br> Provenance is provided by the consignor, prior owner, or most recent owner and may not be supported by records. All reports, COAs, appraisals, authentication letters, provenance statements, invoices, labels, or related documents, including any opinions, analyses, or conclusions therein, are provided as received from the consignor, prior owner, or third party, and have not been independently verified by Yakon Auctions. Such materials are for reference only and are not guarantees of authenticity, authorship, signature, origin, age, period, provenance, condition, or value.<br><br> All artworks, antiques, collectibles, autographed items, signed memorabilia, music memorabilia, records, photographs, posters, entertainment collectibles, and related items are offered based on information and documentation provided with the lot. Unless expressly stated, Yakon Auctions has not independently authenticated any signature, inscription, attribution, authorship, association, provenance, pressing detail, edition, period, origin, or related documentation.<br><br> Terms such as "attributed to," "after," "manner of," "circle of," "school of," "in the artist's style," or similar language mean the lot is not guaranteed to be by the named artist, maker, signer, studio, or period. Exact authorship, origin, attribution, or date may be unknown, and the lot may not be included in any official catalogue raisonne, archive, registry, or recognized reference source.<br><br> Yakon Auctions makes no
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