A Roman amethyst intaglio set in a later gold ring. Head of Helios.
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A Roman amethyst intaglio set in a later gold ring. Head of Helios.
A Roman amethyst intaglio set in a later gold ring. Head of Helios.
Date 1st-2nd century A.D.
Period Roman imperial
Origin STOCK, London
Medium gold, Amethyst
Dimension 1.4 x 1.2 cm (0¹/₂ x 0¹/₂ inches)
The deity is facing right and wears the radiated crown. The face has youthful features.
Under the bust, inscription in Greek letters (TEP?). light signs of wear.
In Greek mythology, the sun personified as a god, father of Phaethon. He is generally represented as a charioteer driving daily from East to West across the sky.
Under the bust, inscription in Greek letters (TEP?). light signs of wear.
In Greek mythology, the sun personified as a god, father of Phaethon. He is generally represented as a charioteer driving daily from East to West across the sky.
Date: 1st-2nd century A.D.
Period: Roman imperial
Origin: STOCK, London
Medium: gold, Amethyst
Dimension: 1.4 x 1.2 cm (0¹/₂ x 0¹/₂ inches)
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