LOT 20 ROMAN INTAGLIO GOLD RING WITH CERES
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Ca.200 AD. Wearable Roman gold intaglio ring, It is set with its original dark red carnelian gemstone, simply cut with a stylized image of the goddess Ceres. She holds ears of corn in her left hand and a dish in her right, in front of her appears to represent a tripod altar of incense. Ceres was the goddess of agriculture, so the original owner would have been connected with farming and trade. The intaglio used to seal and authenticate letters and transactions. Good Condition; Inner diameter: 19mm; outer diameter: 22mm ring size UK R; US 9; 14.5gr; Provenance: Property of a professional Ancient art and jewelry expert; previously with a London gallery; initially from a private British collection formed in the 1970-1990. All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with professional Certificate of Authenticity.
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2019/08/09
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