An ancient Roman gold ring with an intaglio stone depicting Apollo seated playing a lyre and a rooster on a pedestal. Apollo is the Greek god of music, poetry, and prophecy. He is the patron of singers, musicians, and poets, and is often depicted with a lyre. The Pythagoreans believed that the study of mathematics and music was connected to the worship of Apollo and that music purifies the soul. Apollo is also the leader of the Muses and the lover of many of them and is the father of famous musicians like Orpheus and Linus. Circa:1st .C BC-3rd. C AD. Measurements:19.8mm., 10.13grams Provence acquired object in 1990 In the London art market Previous private English collection 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 seen by Catawiki. Important info. 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 #pioneeringwomen