Roman
A Roman carnelian intaglio of two goddesses set in a modern white gold ring, circa 1st century AD
Carnelian, silver
Ring size: L; width of intaglio: 1.5 cm
The oval pale orange intaglio depicting two facing standing draped goddesses holding staffs, the figure on the left is probably Aequitas, holding a set of scales in her outstretched left...
The oval pale orange intaglio depicting two facing standing draped goddesses holding staffs, the figure on the left is probably Aequitas, holding a set of scales in her outstretched left hand, on the right, Roma holding the goddess Victoria in front of her. Set in a large solid white gold ring with a palmette type detail on the shoulders.
Provenance
European private collection, mid-20th centuryUK private collection