Ca. 100-300 ADA carnelian intaglio engraved with a depiction of a standing Victory/Nike set in a possibly later gold ring of an intricate design, composed of a D-shaped hoop with plaited motif to the outer edge and two fine granules to each shoulder. Roman rings were often embellished with intaglios, cameos, and precious gemstones. Mythology and Roman history were used as a repertoire of decorative themes. For more information, see Higgins, R. (1980). Greek and Roman jewellery. London: Methuen.Size: D: 19.51mm / US: 11 5/8 / UK: T; 4.73gProvenance: Private UK collection; from an old Oxford collection formed in the 1990s.