Castellani Ancient Intaglio 18kt Ring
DocuJewel® 38415.3
Type of Jewel: Ring
Description:
Ancient Roman Intaglio
Ancient Roman banded black and blue agate intaglio.On this oval shape intaglio we find an eagle with a standard. In excellent condition . Some slight remains of iron ,from whatever it was set into over 1800 years ago on the back.
The eagle remains one of the most famous animal symbols associated with ancient Rome today. Most famously, the eagle, or aquila, is featured on the standard of the Roman Legions. The standard bearer, the Aquilifer, would carry the eagle standard into battle. This was a hugely prestigious position within the Roman army.
An aquilifer (Latin: [aˈkᶣɪlɪfɛr], "eagle-bearer") was a soldier signifer bearing the eagle standard of a Roman legion. The name derives from the type of standard, aquila meaning "eagle"
The Roman eagle standards were the symbol of Rome's honor.
Set into the Juno ring
Castellani and Double C logos affixed to the under gallery.
Metal: Castellani Ancient Terra-Cotta Red 18kt
Circa: Intaglio: 2nd Century AD
Measurements:
Intaglio: 1.6mm
Type of Jewel: Ring
Description:
Ancient Roman Intaglio
Ancient Roman banded black and blue agate intaglio.On this oval shape intaglio we find an eagle with a standard. In excellent condition . Some slight remains of iron ,from whatever it was set into over 1800 years ago on the back.
The eagle remains one of the most famous animal symbols associated with ancient Rome today. Most famously, the eagle, or aquila, is featured on the standard of the Roman Legions. The standard bearer, the Aquilifer, would carry the eagle standard into battle. This was a hugely prestigious position within the Roman army.
An aquilifer (Latin: [aˈkᶣɪlɪfɛr], "eagle-bearer") was a soldier signifer bearing the eagle standard of a Roman legion. The name derives from the type of standard, aquila meaning "eagle"
The Roman eagle standards were the symbol of Rome's honor.
Set into the Juno ring
Castellani and Double C logos affixed to the under gallery.
Metal: Castellani Ancient Terra-Cotta Red 18kt
Circa: Intaglio: 2nd Century AD
Measurements:
Intaglio: 1.6mm