Ancient ring in 22K gold set with an oval carnelian intaglio with an inscription, “In the name of God the most gracious and merciful.”, c. 200 A. D.More Information
Ancient ring in 22K gold set with an oval carnelian intaglio with an inscription, “In the name of God the most gracious and merciful.”, c. 200 A. D.
Bulgari, Rome, Revivalist “Lion Recumbent” wide bracelet, 18k gold with an elaborate woven edge detail and further decorated with 22 full figure resting lions, signed: BVLGARI, Made in Italy, 18k, original brown leather envelope, c.1940’s
*** The lion motif is modeled after the famous recumbent lions by Antonio Canova (Italy, 1757-1822), made for the monumental tomb of Clement XIII at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome