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Ancient Roman Gold Banded Agate Intaglio Ring of a Hare and Shell

$7,823.70
£5,691.66
€6,500
CA$10,677.11
A$11,889.92
CHF 6,188.05
MX$146,601.30
NOK 78,809.51
SEK 74,073.30
DKK 49,468.03
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About the Item

This is an ancient Roman gold intaglio ring dating to the 3rd century AD. This example is still set with the original intaglio in banded agate. The gem is set within an oval box-shaped bezel. The shoulders are delicately sculpted with raised design. The band is intact and is perfectly wearable today. The intaglio depicts a Hare on the shell. The libidinous hare was sacred to Aphrodite and Eros (Venus and Cupid), and live hares were often presented as love gifts. Size: 7 Weight: 4gr.

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