Ancient Roman Gold, Carnelian Intaglio of Jason and the Golden Fleece set in a Pendant
Opens 16 December
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Description from the seller
The oval stone engraved with Jason standing before the golden fleece hanging from a tree before him. The hero is nude, a mantle draped over his shoulder, holding a spear and a shield and wearing a crested helmet, a serpent coiled in the tree, its head raised above the fleece and a cylindrical altar for Zeus Laphystios in the centre, upon which is the head of a ram on a ground line. The stone is set in an elaborate gold open-work pendant. Exquisite.
Literature: For the subject compare the carnelian gem in the Cabinet des Médailles, Paris, no. 318 in Richter, Engraved Gems of the Romans.
Size: 3.6 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/8 inch
Material: Gold and carnelian, total weight= 7.3 grms
Culture: Roman, Early 1st Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: ex. Private collection Mrs. N.N., UK, 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.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
The oval stone engraved with Jason standing before the golden fleece hanging from a tree before him. The hero is nude, a mantle draped over his shoulder, holding a spear and a shield and wearing a crested helmet, a serpent coiled in the tree, its head raised above the fleece and a cylindrical altar for Zeus Laphystios in the centre, upon which is the head of a ram on a ground line. The stone is set in an elaborate gold open-work pendant. Exquisite.
Literature: For the subject compare the carnelian gem in the Cabinet des Médailles, Paris, no. 318 in Richter, Engraved Gems of the Romans.
Size: 3.6 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/8 inch
Material: Gold and carnelian, total weight= 7.3 grms
Culture: Roman, Early 1st Century A.D.
Condition: Intact
Provenance: ex. Private collection Mrs. N.N., UK, 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.
Please note our last posting date before the Christmas holidays will be 18th December. Shipping will resume 5th January 2026.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
Roman, Early 1st Century A.D.
Name of object
Intaglio of Jason and the Golden Fleece set in a Pendant
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2010
Material
Carnelian, Gold
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
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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.
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.
