Object Description
An extremely fine, ancient Roman gold ring, featuring an engraved chalcedony intaglio. The ring features a simple, solid hoop, expanding into an oval bezel. There are two nodules of gold granulation flanking the raised edge of the bezel. Set within is the creamy, grey chalcedony stone, with a flattened top. Engraved within its centre is a male figure, facing left and with one leg bent slightly. He appears mostly nude, except for the chlamys at his back and holds a patera in his right hand. In his left hand he holds two poppy heads. From this depiction and associated attributes we can ascertain that the figure is Bonus Eventus, the Roman personification of ‘good outcome’.
Closest UK ring size: P
Date: Circa 3rd century AD