Ancient Roman Minerva intaglio ring. Set with an oval cornelian intaglio in a closed backrubover setting, finely engraved with Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war with spear and helmet, flanked by broad smoothly integrating shoulders which taper through to a solid D-shapeshank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 5.78 grams in weight, circa 2nd century AD.
Ancient Roman Minerva intaglio ring, circa 2nd century AD.
Ancient Roman Minerva intaglio ring. Set with an oval cornelian intaglio in a closed back rubover setting, finely engraved with Minerva, goddess of wisdom and war with spear and helmet, flanked by broad smoothly integrating shoulders which taper through to a solid D-shape shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 5.78 grams in weight, circa 2nd century AD.