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LOT 0977
Roman Agate Gemstone with Minerva Holding Nike in Gold Ring
2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 in. (7.59 grams, 27.22 mm overall, 18.18 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
Intaglio image of Minerva standing on a baseline holding spear and shield, supporting a victoriola in her extended hand; set into a later gold ring; supplied with a museum-quality impression.
Provenance
Private collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
Footnotes
The specimen of agate used by the engraver was undoubtedly used for its apotropaic ‘eye’ like qualities, which were used as amulets for protection against the evil eye.
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LOT 0977
Roman Agate Gemstone with Minerva Holding Nike in Gold Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
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