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Roman Intaglio Carnelian Ring

About the Item

Exceptionally rare and fashioned in the 2nd or 3rd century CE, the carved carnelian gemstone at the center of this ring hails from the Roman Empire. Displaying a rich red color and carved with the image of two Roman deities with a child, the creation exudes the glory of late antiquity. Each taking a classical contrapposto stance, the leftmost god appears crowned with laurels and grasping a staff, while the other appears nude. At their feet, an infant stretches his arms upward toward the divine figures. The crimson carnelian, more than a millennia-old, is set into a later 14K gold ring setting. Also known as gem carving, the art of intaglio dates to as early as the 14th century B.C.E. and was practiced by ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Assyria, Phoenicia, and later in Greece and Rome. In fact, the gemstone intaglio was one of the most popular jewelry designs in ancient Rome, as Roman men of social standing commonly wore intaglio rings in order to mark wax seals. Intaglio: Circa 2nd-3rd century CE Setting: 20th century
  • Ring Size:
    4.75 US, Resizable
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 2nd-3rd century CE
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Setting created in 20th Century.
  • Seller Location:
    New Orleans, LA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 31-70181stDibs: LU13519146272

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