Roman Silver & Carnelian Finger Ring, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Islamic For related examples of such

For related examples of such intaglios see:   Marshall

Dimensions: Pendant diameter: 1 3/4 inches (4

Greek Myths in Roman Art and Culture

with light cosmetic painting over the break line

Much rarer than shin greaves

Roman Silver & Carnelian Finger Ring, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Islamic For related examples of suchA Roman silver ring with a thick tapering shank, the bezel set with a raised round carnelian intaglio carved with the standing figure of Sol, the Roman god of the sun, gesturing in one hand and holding his whip dangling behind him in the other. The letters ATH are in the field. The Roman god Sol was believed to ride a golden chariot that carried the sun across the skies every day from East to West. Although a native Italian deity, he is often linked