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Chalcedony Roman Intaglio Ring of Jupiter 2nd-3rd Century A.D.

$4,717.23
£3,530.97
€4,000
CA$6,492.26
A$7,236.30
CHF 3,796.64
MX$88,366.96
NOK 48,073.67
SEK 45,436.93
DKK 30,450.82

About the Item

Period:2-3rd Century A.D. Provenance: Italy Ring size: 7 1/2 Weight: 12.82 gr L’anello presenta una montatura in oro e al centro una cornice d’argento con diamanti taglio rosa, dove è incastonato un intaglio in calcedonio dalle sfumature blu e grigie. L’intaglio ha incisa una raffigurazione di Giove secondo un’iconografia classica che lo vede seduto sul trono mentre cinge un fulmine, simbolo del suo potere, e un’aquila seduta ai suoi piedi, nonché il suo animale sacro che rappresenta la sua forza e potenza. Peculiare è la scelta di utilizzare il calcedonio, pietra che i romani attribuivano a Giove poiché si pensava detenesse proprietà protettive. The ring has a gold mount and in the centre a silver frame with rose cut diamonds, where it is set an intaglio in chalcedony with blue and grey shades. The intaglio has engraved a depiction of Jupiter according to a classical iconography that sees him sitting on the throne with a lightning, symbol of his power, and an eagle sitting at his feet, as well as his sacred animal representing his strength and power. Peculiar is the choice to use chalcedony, a stone that the Romans attributed to Jupiter because it was thought to have protective properties.

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