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Ancient Roman Gold ring with Agate Cameo Fish , circa 2nd Century AD

$14,241.35
£10,623.12
€12,000
CA$19,821.82
A$21,265.27
CHF 11,406.25
MX$256,031.01
NOK 143,789.23
SEK 131,115.85
DKK 91,449.13

About the Item

The 2nd century ring has a gold frame with two grooves and gold globules welded to the upper junction, where is set a Roman cameo in agate, depicting a fish. This is a subject that was widespread in the early Christian rings of Roman times, where the Greek name of the fish ICHTHYS had become an acronym for Christ and became a symbol of his followers during the period of persecution. The cameo is inserted in a circular frame with a small groove and it is a style compatible with rings found in the excavations of Pompeii. A ring with the same iconography is also published in the catalogue «Rings. Jewelry of power, love and loyalty» by D. Scarisbrick (p. 131). Period: II century Ring size: 8 ¾ Weight: 3.45 gr

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