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Intaglio ring of a wine jug

Intaglio ring of a wine jug

SKU: d0-000-516a456
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  • Description

    A very unusual and rare Roman intaglio of a wine jug dating to the 2nd to 3rd century AD set in a 20th century gold ring weighing 14 grams and is an English size O.

    The carnelian intaglio more than likely belonged to a wine merchant or importer of the widely drunk beverage usually mixed with water. The intaglio was most probably used to seal amphoras.

  • Dimensions

    Ring size 

    UK O
    US 7½
    EU 56
    Diameter 16.9 mm. / 0.67in
       

    Weight: 14 grams

    Size: mm

    All measurements are approximate

Intaglio ring of a wine jug

A very unusual and rare Roman intaglio of a wine jug dating to the 2nd to 3rd century AD set in a 20th century gold ring weighing 14 grams and is an English size O.

The carnelian intaglio more than likely belonged to a wine merchant or importer of the widely drunk beverage usually mixed with water. The intaglio was most probably used to seal amphoras.

Object Code

d0-000-516a456

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