Roman Gemstone with Ceres

2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.

1/2 in. (0.93 grams, 14 mm).

Oval-shaped with scene depicting the goddess Ceres seated right, holding a cornucopia and ears of corn with scales below, wearing a modius.

Provenance

Altstetten collection since 1969.

Footnotes

Ceres was a goddess of agriculture, maternal relationships and fertility, and represents transition, motherhood and nurture. She was also the only one of ancient Rome's agricultural deities to be listed amongst the Dii Consentes, the Roman equivalent to the Twelve Olympians of Greek mythology.

CONDITION

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LOT 0773