An authentic ancient Roman oval carnelian intaglio mounted with a modern 18K gold ring frame. Depicting Giove Farreo, from far, "wheat, grain, standing naked with the face turned left, the clamys on his shoulders, holding a scepter or a farming tool in one hand and two grain ears in the other. Behind a stylized tree.
The intaglio dates to the 1st century AD.
The intaglio is in wonderful condition with no visible cracks or damage.
It is 1,9 cm in length and 1,5 cm wide.I
t comes with a certificate of Authenticity released by a Third party as per Italian Law Art. 63 DL 29/10/1999 Nr 490 .
The item has been notified to the Superintendence for the Archaeological Heritage of Bologna Cod RPS 120/2014. in respect to the Italian law and international rules regarding the sales of archaeological artifacts. No shipping restrictions