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A gold ring set with a Roman carnelian intaglio. Sol Invictus.
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A gold ring set with a Roman carnelian intaglio. Sol Invictus.

Anthea Fine Arts

Date 2nd - 3rd century A.D.

Epoque Roman

Origine London, STOCK

Dimension 1.7 x 1.3 cm (0⁵/₈ x 0¹/₂ inches)

The god is standing, with the radiated head, the right hand raised in the typical pose of the Sol Invictus; with his left hand he holds the solar whip and a drapery. In the field, a greek inscription. Partially burnt surface of the stone.

Helios, in Greek religion, the sun god. He drove a chariot daily from East to West across the sky.

Date: 2nd - 3rd century A.D.

Epoque: Roman

Origine: London, STOCK

Dimension: 1.7 x 1.3 cm (0⁵/₈ x 0¹/₂ inches)

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