Ancient Roman Silver Large Solid Ring with Symplegmata
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This excellent ancient Roman silver ring, dated to the 1st–2nd century AD, has a deeply engraved symplegmata depicting a cantharus, a dove, a helmeted head, an olive branch and an ear of wheat.
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Solid silver ring, shank with widening shoulder, the bezel deeply engraved with a symplegmata comprising a central fountain or basin modelled as a cantharus, a dove of Venus above and a small helmeted head at the foot representing Mars or Athena. An olive branch and ear of wheat fillers. The scene appears to be blending opposing but complementary virtues “Love and War” or “Peace and Wisdom”. The wearer might have hoped for abundance and a refreshing life. Exquisite details. In Roman gem carving, these dense, seemingly random combinations of miniature objects are known as symplegmata. They were designed as personalised, talismanic amulets to bring good fortune, signal the wearer's devotion, or function as a secure personal signature when pressed into wax.
Size: USA= 9 1/2 - GB= S/T - 2 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 13.6 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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.
Solid silver ring, shank with widening shoulder, the bezel deeply engraved with a symplegmata comprising a central fountain or basin modelled as a cantharus, a dove of Venus above and a small helmeted head at the foot representing Mars or Athena. An olive branch and ear of wheat fillers. The scene appears to be blending opposing but complementary virtues “Love and War” or “Peace and Wisdom”. The wearer might have hoped for abundance and a refreshing life. Exquisite details. In Roman gem carving, these dense, seemingly random combinations of miniature objects are known as symplegmata. They were designed as personalised, talismanic amulets to bring good fortune, signal the wearer's devotion, or function as a secure personal signature when pressed into wax.
Size: USA= 9 1/2 - GB= S/T - 2 cm inside D
Material: Silver, 13.6 grms
Culture: Roman, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: Private UK collection, acquired prior to 2000.
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. 1st - 2nd Century A.D.
Name of object
Large Solid Ring with Symplegmata
Acquired from
Private collection
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.
