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Ancient Roman cornelian intaglio of Fortuna, circa mid 2nd-mid 3rd century AD.


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Ancient Roman cornelian intaglio of Fortuna, circa mid 2nd-mid 3rd century AD.

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Ancient Roman cornelian intaglio of Fortuna. Set horizontally with an oval cornelian intaglio engraved with the profile of Fortuna with crossed cornucopiae (horns of plenty) and the letters 'VLK' in a closed back rubover setting, flanked by broad rounded integrated shoulders and leading through to a tapering rounded shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 9.24 grams in weight, circa mid 2nd-mid 3rd century AD, accompanied by an Oxford Labs X-Ray fluorescence analysis report stating the composition of the metal.

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The Ancient Roman goddess Fortuna, the equivalent of the Greek goddess Tyche, was the personification of luck and prosperity. She is shown her with her key attribute, crossed cornucopiae (horns of plenty), which were a symbol of abundance and nourishment, often depicted as a single or crossed pair, representing fertility, wealth, and sustenance.

Likely worn by an individual seeking Fortuna’s favor, this ring reflects Roman ideals of prosperity, fate, and divine protection, serving as both a personal talisman and a marker of wealth and social standing.

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This ring is in fine condition, commensurate with its age.

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Ancient Roman cornelian intaglio of Fortuna, circa mid 2nd-mid 3rd century AD.
Ancient Roman cornelian intaglio of Fortuna. Set horizontally with an oval cornelian intaglio engraved with the profile of Fortuna with crossed cornucopiae (horns of plenty) and the letters 'VLK' in a closed back rubover setting, flanked by broad rounded integrated shoulders and leading through to a tapering rounded shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 9.24 grams in weight, circa mid 2nd-mid 3rd century AD, accompanied by an Oxford Labs X-Ray fluorescence analysis report stating the composition of the metal.
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