Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A bold Roman silver ring featuring a carnelian intaglio engraved with the iconic Hercules club, a potent symbol of strength and heroism in the classical world. The ovoid bezel houses the rich red gemstone, crisply carved with a vertical depiction of the club, its characteristic nodules clearly defined. The silver band (94% purity, sterling equivalent) is shaped for durability and wear, embodying the martial virtues Hercules represented. This piece not only served as personal adornment but also as a talisman of protection and masculine power, making it a striking example of Roman iconographic jewelry. Size of intaglio: 0.4" L x 0.3" W (1 cm x 0.8 cm); band opening: 0.7" Diameter (1.8 cm); US ring size 8; silver quality: 94%; weight: 6.7 grams

Provenance: ex-T.F. Holy Lands collection, formed since the 1960s; ex-private UK collection; ex-private Vienna, Austria collection, before 2000

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#195349

  • Condition: Some dark patina and toning. Intact and wearable.

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