Roman Gold & Banded Agate Finger Ring with Intaglio of Fortuna, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Funerary & Religious Equipment possibly suspended from a cord

possibly suspended from a cord as a personal amulet as well as a functional tool

Smaller fragment: 3 3/4 x 3 1/8 inches (9

Gold in the ancient world was more than a precious material

Dimensions: Textile: length: 25 inches (63

The reverse echoes the front in clear incised detail

Roman Gold & Banded Agate Finger Ring with Intaglio of Fortuna, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Funerary & Religious Equipment possibly suspended from a cordA finely crafted Roman gold finger ring of elegant proportions, featuring a rounded, tapering shank that expands to a broad oval bezel set with a striking banded agate intaglio. Expertly engraved upon the gemstone is the standing figure of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of fortune, prosperity, and fate. She is depicted wearing a long, flowing, draped garment and holding a cornucopia, the traditional symbol of abundance and divine favor. Fortuna was among