Ancient Roman Silver Ring with Cybele in her Shrine
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Ancient Roman silver ring with Cybele in her Shrine, dating to circa 2nd–3rd century A.D., in excellent condition with inner diameter 1.8 cm.
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Description from the seller
The bezel formed as an open facade of a building with a pediment, a robed figure inside, possibly the Roman Goddess Cybele (Magna Mater - the Great Mother), seated on a throne flanked by lion-heads. Exquisite. Cybele was the goddess of fertility, earth, wild nature, mountains, and protector of cities, with lions symbolising her mastery over the wild animal kingdom.
Size: USA= 5 1/4 - GB= K - 1.8 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 8.5 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Shaft restored, otherwise intact
Provenance From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. Ex TimeLine Auctions, lot 1107.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
The bezel formed as an open facade of a building with a pediment, a robed figure inside, possibly the Roman Goddess Cybele (Magna Mater - the Great Mother), seated on a throne flanked by lion-heads. Exquisite. Cybele was the goddess of fertility, earth, wild nature, mountains, and protector of cities, with lions symbolising her mastery over the wild animal kingdom.
Size: USA= 5 1/4 - GB= K - 1.8 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 8.5 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 2nd-3rd Century A.D.
Condition: Shaft restored, otherwise intact
Provenance From the private collection of Graham Slater (1927-2024), Cambridge, UK; formed 1980s-1990s. Ex TimeLine Auctions, lot 1107.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/timeframe
Roman, c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Name of object
Ring with Cybele in her Shrine
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2021
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
