ANCIENT ROMAN CARNELIAN WOLF ATTACKING DEER 200-100 BC SET IN A LATER GOLD RING SIZE 9
080-00595
A striking example of Roman Republican-era lapidary art, the centerpiece of this ring is a translucent, deep-orange carnelian gemstone. The stone is expertly incised with an intaglio—a recessed carving designed to leave a raised impression when pressed into wax—depicting a dramatic scene of a wolf in pursuit of a deer.
In Roman iconography, such imagery often served as a metaphor for strength, the untamed wilderness, or the prowess of the hunt. Carnelian was a favored medium for seal stones during the Republic due to its hardness and its reputation for not sticking to sealing wax. While the intaglio itself dates to the 2nd or 1st century BC, it has been elegantly remounted in a high-quality gold setting that complements the warm, vibrant hues of the ancient stone.
This ring offers the rare opportunity to wear a functional artifact from the era of the Roman Republic, transformed into a sophisticated piece of wearable history.
In Roman iconography, such imagery often served as a metaphor for strength, the untamed wilderness, or the prowess of the hunt. Carnelian was a favored medium for seal stones during the Republic due to its hardness and its reputation for not sticking to sealing wax. While the intaglio itself dates to the 2nd or 1st century BC, it has been elegantly remounted in a high-quality gold setting that complements the warm, vibrant hues of the ancient stone.
This ring offers the rare opportunity to wear a functional artifact from the era of the Roman Republic, transformed into a sophisticated piece of wearable history.
| Additional Information | |
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| COUNTRY | ROMAN |
| EdgeItemKey | 001-080-00595 |
| Inventory Type | Memo |
| stone info | [] |
| Vendor Style Code | ANCIENT ROMAN CARNELIAN WOLF ATTACKING DEER CIRCA 200-100 BC GOLD RING |
