Lotto 146 | A roman burnt carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Sol Invictus. <br><br>2nd - 3rd century A.D.

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A roman burnt carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Sol Invictus. <br><br>2nd - 3rd century A.D.

A roman burnt carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Sol Invictus.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

The god is standing, with his head radiated and with his right hand raised, in the typical pose of the Sol Invictus; with his left hand he holds the solar whip and a drapery. In the field, a greek inscription. Partially burnt surface of the stone.

Stone 13 x 17 mm; ring size 18 mm; 7,12 gr.