Ancient Roman Stunning & Rare Capitoline Wolf (Lupa) Seal Ring
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Selected by Peter Reynaers
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Bronze seal ring from the 1st–3rd century AD with a Capitoline Wolf (Lupa) motif on the bezel, weighing 5.78 g, ring size 19.6 × 18.9 mm, in very good condition with minor wear, previously owned from a private collection in Belgium and acquired in 1985.
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Description from the seller
A Stunning and Extremely Rare Seal Ring, 1–3 AD
Bezel shows a She-Capitoline Wolf (Lupa) !!!!!!!!
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The Myth: In Roman foundation myths, the She-Wolf is the wild animal that saved and nursed the twin founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, after they were abandoned by the Tiber River.
Weight: 5.78 g
Ring Size: 19.6 x 18.9 mm
Material: Bronze
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A Stunning and Extremely Rare Seal Ring, 1–3 AD
Bezel shows a She-Capitoline Wolf (Lupa) !!!!!!!!
See extra image
The Myth: In Roman foundation myths, the She-Wolf is the wild animal that saved and nursed the twin founders of Rome, Romulus and Remus, after they were abandoned by the Tiber River.
Weight: 5.78 g
Ring Size: 19.6 x 18.9 mm
Material: Bronze
See images for your own impression
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Roman
Metal
Stunning & Rare Capitoline Wolf (Lupa) Seal
Century/timeframe
ca 1st to 3th century A.D.
Acquired from
Inherited
Total weight
5.78 g
Year acquired
1985
Condition
Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1966
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
