"An Important Ancient Gold Marriage Ring. Roman, 2nd - 3rd Century Ad."
An important ancient gold marriage ring.Roman, 2nd - 3rd century AD.
Ring size Q UK / 8 US.
The bezel measures 1.6 x 1.4cm.
The nicolo intaglio shows a man and a woman standing face to face and shaking hands, the woman holding an ear of wheat, the male figure resting upon a shield, signifying his military status. The wheat symbolises abundance, fertility and prosperity in marriage.
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