CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

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

來源

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.

出版

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.

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Hannah Fox Solomon Head of Department, Specialist

hsolomon@christies.com +1 212 636 2256

拍品專文

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.

CIRCA 2ND CENTURY A.D.

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