Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE; Western Europe, probably England or France, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved carnelian intaglio depicting a left-facing biga - a two-horse chariot meant to pull a driver, likely human. The biga was intended as a means of transport but was oftentimes utilized in ceremonial processions or in a myriad of sporting activities like racing. The rider on the verso is shown holding the horses' reins in one hand while raising a whip in the other. The carnelian is set within a delicate 58.14% silver ring setting with a shank depicting lightning bolts, perhaps as an homage to Jupiter (Greek Zeus). Size (intaglio): 0.47" L x 0.31" W (1.2 cm x 0.8 cm); (ring setting): 0.57" L x 0.72" W x 0.85" H (1.4 cm x 1.8 cm x 2.2 cm); silver quality: 58.14%; weight: 3.0 grams; US ring size: 3

Provenance: ex-Dr. Corinne Bronfman estate, Washington D.C., USA, acquired via descent; ex-Marjorie Bronfman collection, Montreal, Canada, acquired March 31,1966

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#186603

    Condition:
  • Wearable as shown and constructed in modern times. Carnelian intaglio is ancient; ring setting is modern. Minor abrasions to intaglio and some cleanable tarnishing on ring setting, otherwise intact and excellent. Great preservation to finer details incised on intaglio.

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by Artemis Gallery
September 6, 2024 8:00 AM MDT
686 S. Taylor Ave., #108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

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