Roman "Spartan" Intaglio Signet Ring

This carnelian intaglio dates from imperial Rome, and it depicts a Greek warrior, a bare-chested Spartan, naked but for his crested helmet, his shield and his sword. Possibly a souvenir picked up by a Roman tourist on holiday in Greece. It's mounted in a heavy, 18 carat gold Victorian signet ring that's weighty and substantial on the finger. Era: Ring is Victorian, circa 1880. Intaglio is Roman, circa 2nd Century AD Head size: 18.4mm by 15.5mm Stone: Carnelian Agate Marks: Head 18ct gold, shank 9ct gold