375 - Renaissance Sardonyx Cameo of a Bearded Man in a Later Gold Ring. Probably Europe, circa 16th century A.D. An oval cameo carved in high relief with the right-facing profile bust of a bearded man wearing a broad fillet or headband, a prominent nose, curled hair and a closely worked beard; the carving using the pale upper layer of the stone for the head and bust, contrasting with the darker ground beneath; set in a later, probably 19th-century, gold ring with a plain oval bezel, tapering shoulders and an openwork underside. 2.27 grams, 20.71 mm overall, 15.61 x 15.46 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (3/4 in.).

Renaissance Sardonyx Cameo of a Bearded Man in a Later Gold Ring. Probably Europe, circa 16th century A.D. An oval cameo carved in high relief with the right-facing profile bust of a bearded man wearing a broad fillet or headband, a prominent nose, curled hair and a closely worked beard; the carving using the pale upper layer of the stone for the head and bust, contrasting with the darker ground beneath; set in a later, probably 19th-century, gold ring with a plain oval bezel, tapering shoulders and an openwork underside. 2.27 grams, 20.71 mm overall, 15.61 x 15.46 mm internal diameter (approximate size British I 1/2, USA 4 1/2, Europe 8.07, Japan 7) (3/4 in.). Acquired on the European art market. UK, private collection. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.