Undated but possibly originating from the Classical world, the gem shows the god of war leaning on a pillar with one hand on his hip, the other holding a spear.
The auction took place on April 18.
This gold ring mounted with an oval intaglio of the Roman god Mars made a multi-estimate £9000 at a sale of jewellery at Salisbury saleroom Woolley & Wallis (25% buyer’s premium).
Undated but possibly originating from the Classical world, the gem shows the god of war leaning on a pillar with one hand on his hip, the other holding a spear.
The auction took place on April 18.