Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Simply stunning! A dazzling gold ring of petite scale - perhaps intended for a child or little finger - featuring a vibrant carnelian intaglio of Fortuna - Greek Tyche - the goddess of chance and personification of luck. Facing right, the helmeted deity is shown seated and holding a cornucopia and grains of wheat with a ship's rudder at her feet. The ring boasts an elegantly minimalist form with a square shoulder and ovoid bezel. A perfect gift that wishes good fortune to your loved one! Size of intaglio: 0.25" W x 0.3" H (0.6 cm x 0.8 cm); of ring: 0.6" L x 0.75" W (1.5 cm x 1.9 cm); gold quality: 90.16% (over 21 karats); weight: 3.5 grams

Throughout time, humanity has put forth immense efforts toward bringing about good fortune. History has provided many manifestations of this in the form of good luck charms. Even in the modern era, people carry rabbits' feet, blow on dice before tossing them, or wear a "lucky" color shirt to a job interview. The classical era was no different, and the goddess Fortuna/Tyche stood as a symbol of luck and chance for many ancient Greeks and Romans. Initially, she was viewed as a protector of ancient cities and civilizations; however, later Fortuna/Tyche evolved to become a guiding light, a symbol of Lady Luck, for individuals.

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

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Some minor abrasions to gold, but otherwise, ring is intact, wearable, and in excellent overall condition. Good preservation of detail on intaglio.