Chapter 166 further reveals that it would also prevent the deceased head from being cut off
possibly suspended from a cord as a personal amulet as well as a functional tool
The reverse echoes the front in clear incised detail
Dimensions: Textile: length: 25 inches (63
This charming image takes full advantage of the color variations from fine two-toned carnelian
Roman Gold & Banded Agate Finger Ring with Intaglio of Fortuna, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Funerary & Religious Equipment Chapter 166 further reveals thatA 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