Ancient Roman Silver Ring with Abraxas Gnostic intaglio
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Ancient Roman solid silver finger ring with a green Abraxas intaglio, dating to the 2nd–4th century AD, inside diameter about 17.1–22.2 mm (outside about 25.7 mm), good wearable condition, certificate of authenticity available on request, ships within the European Union.
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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman solid silver finger ring, set with an attractive green stone intaglio with a finely detailed Abraxas figure. The figure with a rooster head, serpents or snake legs and a human torso is depicted in a standing position and is holding a shield. The oval bezel is neatly framed by a raised silver setting, the ring has wide shoulders and a tapering ring band.
Outside diameter: ± 25,7 mm
Inside diameter: ± 17,1 - 22,2 mm
Condition: good solid condition, wearable. High quality intaglio with very fine detail. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Abraxas, a protective and esoteric figure is associated with gnostic belief and often worn as a talisman against harm or misfortune. An evocative example of late Roman personal adornment, combining amuletic power with finely executed craftsmanship.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Abraxas was a cult deity of the Gnostics. The deity was associated astronomical bodies and their supposed magical qualities. The seven letters spelling its name may represent each of the seven known planets. The initial spelling was "Abrasax".
The well-known modern word "Abracadabra" is derived from the word Abraxas. Many ancient gems, almost always of green stone, attest to the widespread belief in the deity's amuletic magical powers.
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
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-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Roman solid silver finger ring, set with an attractive green stone intaglio with a finely detailed Abraxas figure. The figure with a rooster head, serpents or snake legs and a human torso is depicted in a standing position and is holding a shield. The oval bezel is neatly framed by a raised silver setting, the ring has wide shoulders and a tapering ring band.
Outside diameter: ± 25,7 mm
Inside diameter: ± 17,1 - 22,2 mm
Condition: good solid condition, wearable. High quality intaglio with very fine detail. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Abraxas, a protective and esoteric figure is associated with gnostic belief and often worn as a talisman against harm or misfortune. An evocative example of late Roman personal adornment, combining amuletic power with finely executed craftsmanship.
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
Abraxas was a cult deity of the Gnostics. The deity was associated astronomical bodies and their supposed magical qualities. The seven letters spelling its name may represent each of the seven known planets. The initial spelling was "Abrasax".
The well-known modern word "Abracadabra" is derived from the word Abraxas. Many ancient gems, almost always of green stone, attest to the widespread belief in the deity's amuletic magical powers.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
2nd-4th century AD
Name of object
Ring with Abraxas Gnostic intaglio
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
2025
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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.
