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Roman Gold Ring w/ Glass Intaglio River God Achelous

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Roman Gold Ring w/ Glass Intaglio River God Achelous

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Description

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A petite yet charming gold ring with a piecrust bezel featuring a red glass intaglio of a man-faced bull striding left. Man-faced bulls were commonly depicted on coinage in Ancient Greece and Rome. They are intended to represent the river god Achelous, who was able to change shape. He is frequently pictured as a bull as the power of a raging bull was equated to the relentless power of a fast-flowing river. Size of ring exterior: 0.7" L x 0.6" W (1.8 cm x 1.5 cm); of intaglio: 0.4" L x 0.3" W (1 cm x 0.8 cm); US ring size: 1.5; gold quality: 78.63% (equivalent to over 18 karats); weight: 0.9 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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Condition

Some bending to ring body and bezel, as well as small chips to intaglio, but imagery is still clear. Otherwise, wearable as a ring or pendant with liberal remaining detail and patina throughout.