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Greco-Roman Iron Ring, Carnelian Intaglio Rooster
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Description
Classical World, Greco-Roman Period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A forged-iron ring shank bearing an inlaid carnelian intaglio of ovoid form. Incised atop the intaglio is a scene depicting a left-facing rooster, plump and standing upon delineated legs, with a krater amphora to its left that is filled with grains. Since antiquity, the rooster has been a sacred animal and is deeply embedded within various religious belief systems, perhaps because the rooster has associations with being a divine messenger. Size: 0.37" L x 0.81" W x 0.37" H (0.9 cm x 2.1 cm x 0.9 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection
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#183909
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#183909
Condition
Loss to majority of shank as shown and is not wearable. Minor abrasions and expected oxidation to iron shank, with light abrasions to intaglio, otherwise in great condition.
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Greco-Roman Iron Ring, Carnelian Intaglio Rooster
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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