Ca. Late 2nd - 3rd Century AD. A finely engraved intaglio of hard stone with a bust of Julia Domna, a fascinating personality hailing from the Roman Empire's Severan dynasty. She is portrayed in her right profile, with a distinctive aquiline nose, wavy hair, and large eyes. The detailing on the intaglio is remarkable, with every feature etched with precision and finesse. The intaglio is set in a 22k gold ring of a round hoop with expanding shoulders, featuring a faceted profile that accentuates its intricate design. Julia Domna was the second wife of the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus, and she was known for her intelligence, beauty, and wit.Size: D: 17.45mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O 1/2; 9.91gProvenance: Private Swiss Collection, formed since the 1980s.