Happy Holidays! Shipping will resume on Friday, January 3rd

Georgian Paste Greek Mask Intaglio Ring
Georgian Paste Greek Mask Intaglio Ring
Georgian Paste Greek Mask Intaglio Ring
Georgian Paste Greek Mask Intaglio Ring
Georgian Paste Greek Mask Intaglio Ring
Georgian Paste Greek Mask Intaglio Ring
Georgian Paste Greek Mask Intaglio Ring
Georgian Paste Greek Mask Intaglio Ring

Georgian Paste Greek Mask Intaglio Ring

Regular price
€895,00
Regular price
Sale price
€895,00
Unit price
per 
Availability
Sold out
Tax included. Free Shipping on all orders.

This 14k rose gold ring is centered by a red glass intaglio, depicting an Ancient Greek theatre mask. 

The exaggerated expressions of ancient Greek theatre masks look comical to us, but they did serve a purpose. Actors wore these masks so that their audience saw their facial expressions clearly, allowing them to tell the characters apart and make the theme of the story clear to the viewers. They also had an ornamental function and can be found in both ancient Greek and Roman architecture, furnishings, and decorations. 

Intaglio is a technique in which an image is carved into a hard, flat material. Although often made in hardstone and therefore expensive, glass intaglios became very popular after James Tassie (1735-1799), a Scottish gem engraver, created an opaque glass that could be used for replicas of ancient engraved gemstones. This particular example is not by Tassie's studio, but was clearly made inspired by the trend for his jewels. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Size: US 7.5, UK O 1/2, circumference 56 mm.
This ring could be resized if desired. 
The front setting measures 17 x 15 mm.

Weight: 3.85 grams.

Age: Early 19th Century, also known as the Georgian era, circa 1820s. 

Material: The ring no longer has any hallmarks and has been acid tested as 14k gold. 

Condition: This ring is in good antique condition with only minor wear, consistent with its age. The glass intaglio is in good condition with no chips or damages. 

 


Please note that the antique box is for display purposes only. 

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)