CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

Details

A ROMAN GRAY CHALCEDONY RINGSTONE WITH JUPITER ENTHRONED
CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.
9/16 in. (1.2 cm.) long; ring size 4 ½

Provenance

European Collection, circa 18th century (based on impression of the gem once in the collection of Baron Philipp von Stosch (1691-1757), Rome and Florence).
Marjorie Bronfman (1917-2012), Montreal, acquired by 1978; gifted to her daughter, Dr. Corinne Bronfman (1947-2022), Washington, D.C.; thence by descent to the current owner.

Literature

J. Tassie and R.E. Raspe, A Descriptive Catalog of a General Collection of Ancient and Modern Engraved Gems, London, 1791, p. 88, no. 944.
Beazley Archive Gem Database no. 944.

Conditions of sale

Brought to you by

Hannah Fox Solomon Head of Department, Specialist

hsolomon@christies.com +1 212 636 2256

Lot Essay

The god is depicted nude but for a mantle around his legs, holding a thunderbolt and a staff. On the groundline before him is an eagle with its head turned back; Victoria flies above, proffering a wreath. The gem is mounted as a ring in 18th century gold setting.

More from Antiquities

View All