Ancient Roman gold Ring - XRF and Academic report

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Ancient Roman gold ring with a carnelian intaglio of an eagle perched on an altar with a laurel in its beak, dating to 1st–2nd century AD and weighing 6 g, accompanied by an academic report and XRF analysis.

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An exquisite ancient Roman gold ring with a carnelian intaglio depicting an eagle perched on an altar, its wings elegantly spread and a laurel wreath held delicately in its beak. Revered as a symbol of Jupiter (the Roman counterpart of Zeus), the Emperor, and the legions, the eagle (aquila) embodied the might and glory of the Roman Empire. As the official emblem of Rome, it represented not only military power but also the enduring legacy of imperial triumph.

The ring is accompanied with Academic report by
Dr Laura Maria Vigna, Rome, Italy
The ring is accomplished With XRF test
Measurements:
Ring inside horizontal: 22 mm.
Vertical: 15.2mm.
Intaglio:15.2mm.
Weight: 6.2 g.
Circa: 1st century BC - 3rd century AD

Provenance:
London private collection from 1990
Previously in a London private collection 1970-1990

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An exquisite ancient Roman gold ring with a carnelian intaglio depicting an eagle perched on an altar, its wings elegantly spread and a laurel wreath held delicately in its beak. Revered as a symbol of Jupiter (the Roman counterpart of Zeus), the Emperor, and the legions, the eagle (aquila) embodied the might and glory of the Roman Empire. As the official emblem of Rome, it represented not only military power but also the enduring legacy of imperial triumph.

The ring is accompanied with Academic report by
Dr Laura Maria Vigna, Rome, Italy
The ring is accomplished With XRF test
Measurements:
Ring inside horizontal: 22 mm.
Vertical: 15.2mm.
Intaglio:15.2mm.
Weight: 6.2 g.
Circa: 1st century BC - 3rd century AD

Provenance:
London private collection from 1990
Previously in a London private collection 1970-1990

The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. A provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, a provenance statement was seen by Catawiki.
Important information.
The Seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
THE Seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
For shipment between the UK and the EU, no export permit is needed but some import taxes may apply. The seller guarantees to have acquired this lot by legal means and he has the proper permits. The seller will inform the buyer about this if acquiring the proper permits and shipping the lot takes more than a few days.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
gold
Century/timeframe
1st-2nt. C AD
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
6 g
Year acquired
1990
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Title additional information
XRF and Academic report
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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