Date: c. 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.
Weight: 4.19 grams
Size: 6.5 (U.S.) / M 1/2 (U.K.)
History of the Artifact
Dated to the 2nd–3rd century A.D., this Roman gold ring is set with an inset oval intaglio engraved with the image of a goat, finely rendered in profile. The animal is incised with confident linearity, capturing both anatomical elegance and symbolic clarity. The carnelian gem - a stone prized in antiquity for its protective and energising qualities—is framed within a neatly stepped gold bezel, echoing the visual vocabulary of imperial refinement and artisanal precision.
The goat, long associated with vitality, wilderness, and independence in Greco-Roman symbology, also bore associations with Pan and Dionysian cults, as well as rustic fertility and pastoral abundance. Whether worn as a personal talisman or emblem of status, this ring expresses a harmony between classical elegance and the enduring power of mythic imagery. Despite its ancient age, the surface retains a striking contrast between the saturated red of the gemstone and the muted warmth of the gold, evoking the original luxury of its Roman wearer.
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Your order will include:
- Roman Ring as seen in photos
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