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A gold Ring set with a Roman Magical Prasium Intaglio. Jupiter Heliopolitanus.

$4,801.91List Price

About the Item

This ring is exceptional for several reasons. It combines a genuine Roman magical intaglio from the 2nd–3rd century A.D. with a fine gold signet ring mount, creating a piece that is both a wearable jewel and a rare artifact of ancient religious art. The intaglio depicts Jupiter Heliopolitanus — the supreme deity of Baalbek in Lebanon — a subject rarely encountered in glyptic art, making this a highly collectible piece for connoisseurs of antiquities and ancient gems. The price reflects the rarity of the subject matter, the quality of the carving, and the use of prasium (green plasma), a stone specifically chosen in antiquity for its magical properties. Comparable intaglios with this iconography appear primarily in museum collections rather than on the market. The ring is set with a translucent green prasium (plasma) intaglio measuring 11 x 14 mm, mounted in a solid gold bezel with tapering shoulders. The stone displays a finely carved cult image of Jupiter Heliopolitanus in his characteristic hieratic form — a frontal figure wrapped in a sheath garment, wearing a tall kalathos headdress, flanked by two sacred bulls, with magical inscriptions in the field. The gold mount is solid and well-crafted. The stone is intact with only minor surface wear consistent with its age — approximately 1,800 years old. Total weight: 4.61 grams. US size 7 / UK N½. The intaglio dates to the Roman Imperial period (2nd–3rd century A.D.), a time when Eastern cults — particularly from Syria and Lebanon — spread across the Roman Empire. Jupiter Heliopolitanus was the chief deity of the monumental temple complex at Baalbek (Heliopolis), one of the greatest religious sanctuaries of the ancient world. Gems such as this were worn as powerful protective amulets, combining divine imagery with magical symbols to safeguard the wearer. For a comparable iconographic scheme, see the celebrated bronze statuette from the Charles Sursock collection, published by René Dussaud. The ring is ready to wear in US size 7 (UK N½). It comes with a detailed description and certificate. A meaningful piece for collectors of ancient art, Roman gems, or anyone drawn to the mystical traditions of the ancient world.

Ring Size:
7 US, Resizable
Metal:
Gold
Stone:
Chrysophrase
Stone Cut:
Uncut
Weight:
4.61 g
Style:
Classical Roman
Period:
Late 19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1880-1890
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
London, GB
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4450228515962

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