Due to custom regulations we can not ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. Roman bronze ring with oval glass or quartz intaglio showing a finely detailed bust of the Roman goddess Ceres looking to left, ears of corn before and above. Outside diameter: ± 21,3 x 22 mm Inside diameter: ± 17,3 x 14,3 mm Condition: good solid condition, wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). Ceres (Greek Demeter) was a Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility. In Roman bridal processions, a young boy carried Ceres' torch to light the way. She had the power to fertilize, multiply and fructify plant and animal seed, and her laws and rites protected all activities of the agricultural cycle. Rome was always concerned to maintain a good supply of corn and depended heavily on supplies of grain from Egypt. Ceres was worshipped at her temple on the Aventine Hill, and had a festival, the Cerealia which was celebrated on April 19th.