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Roman 22kt. gold ring with goat carnelian intaglio

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Roman 22kt. gold ring with goat carnelian intaglio. Circa 100 - 300 AD. A lovely carnelian stone intaglio engraved with a goat rearing up a palm tree, set in a gold ring of a thin hoop, slightly expanding to support the bezel. X - Ray tested positive for 21.74 kt. gold. Goats have been symbols of fertility and abundance since ancient times. The Romans saw them also as symbols of luck and good fortune. They were often depicted in religious art. mosaics. jewellery and literature. Goats were atributed to the god of fertility, Bacchus and Faunus. They were also a common motif in the architecture of the Roman Empire, often deppicted in friezes and other decorative features. For a similar scene intaglio, see Amgueddfa Cymru, National Museum Wales, Ite, Number. 63.228B/3.1. Dimensions - Ring Size: Diameter x height: 2.8 x 1.3 cm Finger Size: (UK) = S 1/2 (EU) = 60. 5 (US) = 9 3/8 Carnelian size: 9 mm Weight : 8.21 grams Condition: Pre-owned, minor signs of usage and age, the stone has a minor chip at the right corner. Good condition overall. PROVENANCE: This ring came from the private London collection, British art market 1990's.
  • Ring Size:
    9.5 US, Not Resizable
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  • Stone:
  • Stone Cut:
  • Weight:
    8.21 g
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 100 - 300 AD.
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Braintree, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU929320545322

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