Ancient Roman ring with Faunus intaglio, circ | Ref 26234

Ancient Roman ring with Faunus intaglio, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.


Price: £9,200


Other Currencies
Ref: 26234

Free Delivery Worldwide.
Local taxes and duties may apply.

There is currently 1 other person interested in this item. Why is this important?

Add to Basket    

Reserve Item      

Ask a question  

Finance option  

Add to Wishlist 



Berganza on Facebook Berganza on Instagram Berganza on Pinterest

Description

Ancient Roman ring with Faunus intaglio. Set with an oval cornelian intaglio with a full length figure of Faunus with shepherd's crook and pipes, in an closed back rubover setting, bordered by a granulated border and flanked by a pair of gold pellets, the smoothly conforming shoulders with tightly coiled wirework decoration lead on to a solid round shank. Tested yellow gold, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.

A Roman deity, Faunus was worshiped as the god of the forest, plains and fields. A mythological hybrid with human and goat attributes, in this example Faunus is distinguished by his musical pipes and crook. The Greek equivalent for this deity is Pan.

Ring size guide: W 1/2 (Approximate)

Convert Ring Sizes.

Email: info@berganza.com | Opening hours: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10:30am-5pm | Currencies accepted: £ $ CHF
Berganza on Facebook Berganza on Instagram Berganza on Pinterest
Updated 28/03/2023 at 4:00PM

| Latest Acquisitions | Copyright Notice | Terms & Conditions | Categories | Features | Privacy Policy | FAQs | Finance FAQ's | Careers |

© Berganza Ltd 2023
Ancient Roman ring with Faunus intaglio, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Ancient Roman ring with Faunus intaglio. Set with an oval cornelian intaglio with a full length figure of Faunus with shepherd's crook and pipes, in an closed back rubover setting, bordered by a granulated border and flanked by a pair of gold pellets, the smoothly conforming shoulders with tightly coiled wirework decoration lead on to a solid round shank. Tested yellow gold, circa 2nd-3rd century AD. A Roman deity, Faunus was worshiped as the god of the forest, plains and fields. A mythological hybrid with human and goat attributes, in this example Faunus is distinguished by his musical pipes and crook. The Greek equivalent for this deity is Pan.
26234
red
Y Gold
https://www.berganza.com/images/jewellery/jewelleryitemphoto_17873_6.jpg
InStock
GBP
9200.00
UsedCondition