Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A finely preserved amethyst intaglio with a standing depicting of Sol, the Roman god of the sun, on each side. Sol wears a flowing gown and presents with his right foot forward while holding a lengthy spear in his left hand and a laurel wreath in his extended right hand. He turns his head to his right side and wears his signature radiating crown atop his head to give him a dignified and omnipotent appearance. The smooth, purple-hued intaglio is encased within a setting formed from 94.6% gold (equivalent to 22K+) that has a mold-patterned 'filigree' border around the obverse as well as an integral suspension loop on top. A delicate and attractive example of fine Roman jewelry! Size (pendant): 0.75" W x 1" H (1.9 cm x 2.5 cm); (intaglio): 0.6" W x 0.625" H (1.5 cm x 1.6 cm); quality of gold: 94.6% (equivalent to 22K+); total weight: 3.7 grams.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Dere Family Collection, NYC, NY acquired pre-1980s

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#157755

  • Condition: Amethyst intaglio is slightly loose within the setting and can be rotated slightly but not fully. Very slight bending to gold setting and suspension loop, with minor chips to carved figure on obverse, and softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina across gold components and nice preservation to intaglio details.

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