Ancient Roman gold Ring - XRF test

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Ancient Roman gold ring with a carnelian intaglio depicting an eagle perched on an altar, with a laurel wreath in its beak, weighing 16.78 g.

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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 accomplished With XRF test and XR test

Measurements:
Ring inside horizontal: 20mm.
Vertical:17mm.
Intaglio:13mm.
Weight: 16.78grams
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.

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 accomplished With XRF test and XR test

Measurements:
Ring inside horizontal: 20mm.
Vertical:17mm.
Intaglio:13mm.
Weight: 16.78grams
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
16.78 g
Year acquired
1995
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 test
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
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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Objects sold
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