Artemis Gallery
Roman 22K+ Gold Ring w/ Stone Intaglio Eagle
Product Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely ring formed from 96% gold (equivalent to 22K+ gold) with a thin shank, gradually expanding shoulders, and a circular bezel. Within the bezel is a discoid intaglio carved from mottled blue-green stone with a standing eagle etched into the surface. The eagle was a prominent animal in ancient Rome known as a symbol of pride and victory in the eyes of the legions. Known as "aquila" in Latin, the eagle was a representation of honor, victory, and cohesiveness within a legion.
Condition: Wearable on a petite finger or necklace strand due to diminutive size of opening. Slight bending to overall form of shank, with nicks and encrustations to etched intaglio, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout, and eagle still visible on intaglio.
Product Details
- Materials
Gold, Stone
- OriginItaly
— Provenance: Private East Coast, USA Collection; Ex-American Collection, 1980s To 2000s; Ex-Frances Artuner Collection, Belgium, Collected In The 1960s
— Ring: 0.7" W x 0.625" H
— Intaglio: 0.3" L x 0.3" W
— Quality of Gold: 96% (Equivalent to 22K+)
— Total Weight: 3.8 grams
— Includes Certificate Of Authenticity
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14
FAQ
The ring is actually too small to be sized, so the size is less than US size 4.
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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