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.
A gold ring set with a Roman carnelian intaglio. Sol Invictus.
Date 2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Period Roman
Origin 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.
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.
Period: Roman
Origin: London, STOCK
Dimension: 1.7 x 1.3 cm (0⁵/₈ x 0¹/₂ inches)
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