Search bar

Ancient Roman goddess Minerva intaglio ring, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.

Yellow Gold

£6,800

Ancient Roman goddess Minerva intaglio ring. Set with an oval brown stone intaglio depicting the Roman goddess Minerva holding a winged statue of Victory and shown with circular shield and spear in a rubover closed back setting, featuring a polished bezel and closed backholing continuing down to an intricate twisted wirework shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 4.09g in weight, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Reserve Item Purchase
Reference Number 27614
Ring size: P The majority of items can be re-sized free of charge.
Period Ancient Roman
TOTAL / RING Weight 4.09 grams
Metal Yellow Gold
This ring was formerly on the UK art market.
This ring is in fine condition, commensurate with its age.
Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom, justice and war and is often depicted holding a statue of Victory with a shield. She was also goddess of the arts. Her image was a popular choice for intaglio rings, serving as both an amulet of protection and a declaration of intellectual and martial prowess. Minerva is the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Pallas Athene.
Ancient Roman goddess Minerva intaglio ring, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
Ancient Roman goddess Minerva intaglio ring. Set with an oval brown stone intaglio depicting the Roman goddess Minerva holding a winged statue of Victory and shown with circular shield and spear in a rubover closed back setting, featuring a polished bezel and closed backholing continuing down to an intricate twisted wirework shank. Tested yellow gold, approximately 4.09g in weight, circa 2nd-3rd century AD.
27614
brown
Yellow Gold
https://www.berganza.com/images/jewellery/jewelleryitemphoto_14201_19.jpg
InStock
GBP
6800.00
UsedCondition