A Victorian gold ring set with a Roman agate intaglio. Bust of Athena.
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A Victorian gold ring set with a Roman agate intaglio. Bust of Athena.
A Victorian gold ring set with a Roman agate intaglio. Bust of Athena.
Date 1st-2nd century A.D.
Epoque Victorian, Roman
Origine London, STOCK
Medium or, gold, Agate
Dimension 1.1 x 1.3 cm (0³/₈ x 0¹/₂ inches)
The goddess is helmeted and facing left. Wear marks.
Zeus' favorite daughter, Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, the arts and military strategies. In this cabochon carving, the deity faces left and wears a helmet and an aegis from which small snakes extend, an emblem of protection.
Zeus' favorite daughter, Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, the arts and military strategies. In this cabochon carving, the deity faces left and wears a helmet and an aegis from which small snakes extend, an emblem of protection.
Date: 1st-2nd century A.D.
Epoque: Victorian, Roman
Origine: London, STOCK
Medium: or, gold, Agate
Dimension: 1.1 x 1.3 cm (0³/₈ x 0¹/₂ inches)
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