ROMAN SIGNET RING, 1ST-4TH CENTURY AD, SIZE 10 3/4
B9793
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$320.00
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1st-4th century AD. Iconic form and subject. 2.6mm rounded band. Raised oval bezel with the Hippocampus figure cut in. See Ancient Rings, Pollio, p.80 for a virtually identical example. The hippocampus was a mythical sea creature with the fore body of a horse and rear of a fish, which accompanied Poseidon. Fine preservation with the 24karat gold surface restored for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.