{"product_id":"roman-gold-ring-tertullus-1st-3rd-c-ce-carnelian-intaglio","title":"Roman Gold Ring - 'Tertullus' (ca. 1st–3rd c. CE) EU 55 \/ US 7.25","description":"\u003cp\u003eA gold signet ring named 'Tertullus', set with a Roman carnelian intaglio of two deities, a seal that also placed its wearer under the gods' protection. A raised oval collet sits on wide shoulders that narrow into a slim hoop.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Engraving:\u003cbr\u003eThe standing deity, in profile, wears a helmet and a short tunic and raises one arm above the head; facing it, the second deity leans forward. A long staff with a round knob crosses the field, and a zigzag climbs the right edge. The cutter worked with drill and wheel, leaving heads and knees as small round hollows. Pressed into wax, the gem prints the scene in positive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Roman\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Gold, carnelian intaglio\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 55 \/ US 7.25\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 5.3 g\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Bright gold; a small dent at the collet rim; fine surface scratches on the carnelian\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Private London collection; formerly in an Austrian private collection, 1980s to early 1990s.\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-669-G\u003cbr\u003eAuthenticity: Comes with certificate of authenticity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis original comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and our written lifetime authenticity guarantee.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eCarnelian takes fine detail and lifts cleanly from wax, which made it a natural choice for Roman signet stones. Romans sealed letters, contracts and storerooms with such gems, and the image cut into the stone stood in for the owner's signature. The gold mount, possibly later than the gem, holds the stone in a raised oval collet. Choosing two gods for that image put the owner's affairs in divine hands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne small carnelian gave its wearer a seal and kept two gods close at hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ancient-roman-rings\"\u003eRoman rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64264824914250,"sku":"R-669-G","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/tertullus-angled-front-view-of-the-gold-ring-and-its-carnelian-intaglio-1.jpg?v=1794040875","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.com\/products\/roman-gold-ring-tertullus-1st-3rd-c-ce-carnelian-intaglio","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}