Roman Bronze / Gold Ring w/ Onyx Intaglio Fortuna
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Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A bronze ring wrapped in 22K gold sheet with an ovoid bezel containing an onyx intaglio depicting Fortuna. The dark stone contrasts beautifully with the ring, which has an appearance of solidity and strength. The portrait of Fortuna shows the goddess standing, facing slightly right, her himation drawn up around her knees. Fortuna was one of the most common deities worshipped in a domestic context, and she is often depicted, as she is here, with her cornucopia, in order to bring prosperity and luck. Size of intaglio: 0.45" H (1.1 cm); size of ring: 1.25" W (3.2 cm); US ring size: 4.5; total weight: 21.4 grams
Provenance: private Connecticut, USA collection; ex-private collection, North America, 1980s
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#155934
Provenance: private Connecticut, USA collection; ex-private collection, North America, 1980s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#155934
Condition
Much of the gold sheet remains on the bronze ring surface, as shown. Onyx intaglio is in beautiful condition with very light wear commensurate with age and a perfectly clear motif. Light deposits on surface.
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Roman Bronze / Gold Ring w/ Onyx Intaglio Fortuna
Estimate $2,400 - $3,600
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