{"product_id":"roman-carnelian-intaglio-ring","title":"Roman Carnelian Intaglio Ring","description":"\u003cp\u003eA provincial Roman finger ring dating from the 3rd to 4th century AD and set with a carnelian intaglio depicting two fishes, or possibly a shrimp. \u003cstrong\u003eThe ring is constructed in cast silver\u003c\/strong\u003e and conforms to the Henig Type VIII classification with broad, leaf-shaped shoulders that taper down to the band, characteristic profile, and a simple bezel setting around the stone. Two fishes may represent an early symbol for Christianity in the Roman Empire, or could be a reference to Cupid and Venus escaping from the sea monster Typhon by changing into fish - the Roman interpretation of an older Greek myth that's tied to the 12th sign of the zodiac, Pisces (aka  Venus et Cupido).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Roman, 3rd to 4th century AD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHead size: 9.6mm by 12.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStone: Carnelian Agate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/2117\/9195\/files\/Size_30770e2c-418f-44ff-bb45-94e13b6cf7f1.png?v=1777537187\" alt=\"\"\u003eFrom T. N. Polloi's book, Ancient Rings, An Illustrated Collector's Guide (2018): \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In addition to their decorative function, these rings could serve as personal seals, for use on correspondence or legal documents. As such, the signet was often carved with a \"reversed\" image or inscription, which appeared in the correct orientation when impressed upon a wax seal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ecoooc","offers":[{"title":"US 5","offer_id":43471303245883,"sku":null,"price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 6","offer_id":43471303278651,"sku":null,"price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 7","offer_id":43471303311419,"sku":null,"price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 8","offer_id":43471303344187,"sku":null,"price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 9","offer_id":43471303376955,"sku":null,"price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 10","offer_id":43471303409723,"sku":null,"price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 11","offer_id":43471303442491,"sku":null,"price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US 12","offer_id":43471303475259,"sku":null,"price":68.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/2117\/9195\/files\/15.jpg?v=1777537944","url":"https:\/\/ecoooc.com\/fr\/products\/roman-carnelian-intaglio-ring","provider":"Ecoooc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}