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Drunken Maened intaglio ring

Drunken Maened intaglio ring

SKU: d0-000-589a966
£2,750.00Price

 

  • Description

    A roman intaglio, 2nd to 3rd century AD, of a drunken Maenad holding a wine amphora in an inebriated state with a cupid playing a flute and dancing in front of her.

    Maenads were followers of Dionysus and prepared the wine to be consumed whilst dancing and offering sex to reach a state of frenzied ecstasy. In this altered state, it was believed they were possessed by the God himself and delivered prophecies on his behalf.

  • Dimensions

    Ring size 

    UK O ½
    US
    EU 56
    Diameter 16.9 mm. / 0.67in
       

    Weight: 7.13 grams

    Stone Size: 16mm

    All measurements are approximate

Drunken Maened intaglio ring

A roman intaglio, 2nd to 3rd century AD, of a drunken Maenad holding a wine amphora in an inebriated state with a cupid playing a flute and dancing in front of her.

Maenads were followers of Dionysus and prepared the wine to be consumed whilst dancing and offering sex to reach a state of frenzied ecstasy. In this altered state, it was believed they were possessed by the God himself and delivered prophecies on his behalf.

Object Code

d0-000-589a966

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