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An Ancient Roman Nicolo Janus Intaglio Ringstone Circa 1st-2nd Century AD

$5,315.29
£3,993.65
€4,500
CA$7,319.20
A$8,191.53
CHF 4,287.97
MX$99,512.27
NOK 54,446.38
SEK 51,379.46
DKK 34,249.48

About the Item

An ancient Roman nicolo intaglio ringstone, circa 1st-2nd century AD, is mounted in a modern high karat gold setting. The stone is engraved with Janus, the Roman god of change, transition, and all beginnings. He also represents time, because he could see into the past with one face and into the future with the other. Supposedly, January, the first month of the year is named after him. The gold bezel measures 12 x 11 mm. Ring size 8 sizable
  • Ring Size:
    8 US, Resizable
  • Metal:
  • Stone:
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  • Weight:
    10 g
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1st-2nd Century AD
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Firenze, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU12026916942

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