Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring
DocuJewel® 38831.1
Type of Jewel: Ring
Description:
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Fortuna
Fortuna, in Roman religion, goddess of chance or luck who became identified with the Greek Tyche; the original Italian deity was probably regarded as the bearer of prosperity and increase
A wonderful carnelian intaglio of Fortuna standing in a robe and diadem while holding a rudder, all mounted in a Neoclassical ring of over 20 karat gold. The ovoid gem sits between a pair of elaborate, zoomorphic shoulders, each animal supporting the bezel with their forepaws and snout as their bodies taper into the band of the ring
Metal: 20kt Yellow Gold
Size: 8 3/4
Circa: Intaglio: 1st to 3rd Century CE. Mounting: 18th to 19th Century
Measurements:
.62" Length x .09" Width x .8" Height
Type of Jewel: Ring
Description:
Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio of Fortuna
Fortuna, in Roman religion, goddess of chance or luck who became identified with the Greek Tyche; the original Italian deity was probably regarded as the bearer of prosperity and increase
A wonderful carnelian intaglio of Fortuna standing in a robe and diadem while holding a rudder, all mounted in a Neoclassical ring of over 20 karat gold. The ovoid gem sits between a pair of elaborate, zoomorphic shoulders, each animal supporting the bezel with their forepaws and snout as their bodies taper into the band of the ring
Metal: 20kt Yellow Gold
Size: 8 3/4
Circa: Intaglio: 1st to 3rd Century CE. Mounting: 18th to 19th Century
Measurements:
.62" Length x .09" Width x .8" Height