Описание:
A christian agate intaglio mounted on a modern gold ring.
4th century A.D.
Intaglio : 11 x 12 mm Ring : 20 x 18 mm 8,08 g
This rare stone, mounted on a modern gold ring, said to be from Asia minor. Two draped male figures (Christ and another figure?) standing facing each other; one's figure hand is raised; a branch (?) between them. Groundline. Around, MAPTINIANOY. The ring is published and described by Jeffrey Spier.
Parallels: J. Spier, Late Antique and Early Christian Gems, Plate 55 Cat. No. 454.
UK private collection, London.
4th century A.D.
Intaglio : 11 x 12 mm Ring : 20 x 18 mm 8,08 g
This rare stone, mounted on a modern gold ring, said to be from Asia minor. Two draped male figures (Christ and another figure?) standing facing each other; one's figure hand is raised; a branch (?) between them. Groundline. Around, MAPTINIANOY. The ring is published and described by Jeffrey Spier.
Parallels: J. Spier, Late Antique and Early Christian Gems, Plate 55 Cat. No. 454.
UK private collection, London.
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