Roman
A Roman banded agate intaglio of Diana, set in an antique gold ring, circa 1st century BC - 1st century AD
Banded agate and gold
Length of intaglio: 1.7 cm
Ring size UK: O
Ring size UK: O
The intaglio depicts the goddess Diana standing with a spear in hand, wearing a knee length peplos, with a small dog by her feet. The gem is set in a...
The intaglio depicts the goddess Diana standing with a spear in hand, wearing a knee length peplos, with a small dog by her feet. The gem is set in a 19th century gold swivel ring.
Provenance
Marjorie Bronfman (1917 - 2012) Collection, Montreal, Canada, acquired 31 March 1966, thence by descentDr. Corinne Bronfman (1947–2022) Collection, Washington DC, USA
Literature
Diana was a Roman goddess associated with the moon, animals, hunting, and the wilderness. She is often depicted with a bow and arrow, or surrounded by hunting dogs or stags. For a similar example see the Beazley Archive Gem Database, no. 40005924.32
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