Roman Gold & Banded Agate Finger Ring with Intaglio of Fortuna, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Funerary & Religious Equipment This charming image takes full

This charming image takes full advantage of the color variations from fine two-toned carnelian

possibly suspended from a cord as a personal amulet as well as a functional tool

Smaller fragment: 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 inches (9

which has developed areas of iridescence and mottling from burial

Alice Springs2000 Shell Fremantle Print Award

Roman Gold & Banded Agate Finger Ring with Intaglio of Fortuna, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Funerary & Religious Equipment This charming image takes fullA finely crafted Roman gold finger ring of elegant proportions, featuring a rounded, tapering shank that expands to a broad oval bezel set with a striking banded agate intaglio. Expertly engraved upon the gemstone is the standing figure of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune, prosperity, and fate. She is depicted wearing a long, flowing, draped garment and holding a cornucopia, the traditional symbol of abundance and divine favor. Fortuna was among