Ancient Roman Intaglio Ibis
DocuJewel® 38506.4
Type of Jewel: Unmounted Intaglio/Cameo
Description:
Ancient Intaglio
Ibis
Ancient Roman carnelian with an intaglio image of an ibis with its head to
the ground foraging. Date to circa the 2nd - 3rd century AD.
In ancient Rome, the ibis was a symbol of rebirth and resurrection, as well as the sacredness of life. In ancient Egypt it was associated with the gods Osiris and Thoth, who both represented the concepts of intelligence, wisdom, and justice. The
ibis was a messenger from the beyond, an
intermediary between heavens and the Earth.
Circa: 2nd to 3rd Century AD
Measurements:
8.05x6.32x2.00mm
Type of Jewel: Unmounted Intaglio/Cameo
Description:
Ancient Intaglio
Ibis
Ancient Roman carnelian with an intaglio image of an ibis with its head to
the ground foraging. Date to circa the 2nd - 3rd century AD.
In ancient Rome, the ibis was a symbol of rebirth and resurrection, as well as the sacredness of life. In ancient Egypt it was associated with the gods Osiris and Thoth, who both represented the concepts of intelligence, wisdom, and justice. The
ibis was a messenger from the beyond, an
intermediary between heavens and the Earth.
Circa: 2nd to 3rd Century AD
Measurements:
8.05x6.32x2.00mm