Object Description
An ancient Roman, silver ring featuring a carnelian intaglio, set within an oval bezel setting. The stone is carved with a standing, female figure holding a cornucopia in one hand and scales in the other. These attributes are indicative of Aequitas, the Roman personification of Fairness.The semi-precious stone is surrounded by a thin gold frame, followed by a wider silver band which sits above the hoop. The simple silver bezel is decorated with gold trefoil granules. The band consists of a simple silver round hoop.
Internal diameter: 1.7 cm
Closest UK ring size: N
Date: Circa 2nd- 3rd century AD