Ancient Roman Bronze Ring with Intaglio Minerva Gem
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Ancient Roman Bronze ring with a carnelian intaglio depicting Minerva, dating to the 1st–3rd century AD, weighing 1.73 g, ring size 16 mm (US 5), in Good condition with minor damage to the gem setting, supplied with the ringbox and supported by provenance from a French private collection acquired in the 1990s.
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Description from the seller
A Roman bronze ring set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a figure, probably Minerva.
Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, typically depicted with a helmet, shield, and spear.
Material: Bronze
Weight: 1,73 grams
Date: Roman, 1st-3rd century AD
Measurement: Approx: overall: 18x20 mm, ring size: 16 mm USA: 5
Condition: Traces of age, The ring shows minor damage at the setting of the gem, see photo's
Ringbox included.
International registered Delivery.
Provenance: The Supplier warrants that it has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
Previously the property from French private collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1990s
Important information:
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, 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.
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A Roman bronze ring set with a carnelian intaglio engraved with a figure, probably Minerva.
Minerva is the Roman goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts, typically depicted with a helmet, shield, and spear.
Material: Bronze
Weight: 1,73 grams
Date: Roman, 1st-3rd century AD
Measurement: Approx: overall: 18x20 mm, ring size: 16 mm USA: 5
Condition: Traces of age, The ring shows minor damage at the setting of the gem, see photo's
Ringbox included.
International registered Delivery.
Provenance: The Supplier warrants that it has obtained this lot in a legal manner.
Previously the property from French private collection; acquired on the European art market in the 1990s
Important information:
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, 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.
#pioneeringwomen
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st-3rd century AD
Name of object
Ring with Intaglio Minerva Gem
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
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.
