Roman Winged Victory Intaglio Signet Ring
Victoria: Winged Victory. The Roman personification of victory, in peace and in war, rides her four-horse chariot (quad-riga) holding a whip. First appearing during the first Punic War, she ultimately came to symbolise Rome's eventual hegemony and right to rule.
Known as Nike to the Greeks, she was the daughter of the Titan Pallas and Styx, per Hessiod, and she's typically represented traveling at great speed. She helped Zeus overthrow the Titans and aided him in his victory over Typhon; after this he always kept her by his side. In Athens she was closely associated with Athena, the two forming the cult of Athena Nike.
This intaglio is Roman, dating from the 2nd century AD. It was a popular subject, with similar examples to be found in the Ionides Collection and the Tongeren Gallo-Roman museum (see images). It's carved from a single piece of hardstone agate, both jasper and carnelian, and it's mounted in a 19th century 18 carat gold ring mount.
Era: Intaglio is Roman, circa 2nd century AD. Ring is Victorian, circa 1880
Head: 19mm by 16mm
Ring size: 7.5 US
Stone: Hardstone (Polycrystalline Quartz, variety jasper & carnelian)
Marks: None, tested as 18ct gold
Condition: Great antique condition. Gold displays a lovely patina. Stone shows wear consistent with age
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