Lot 185
Partial Greco-Roman Ring with a Spectacular Intaglio of a Rooster, a Very Important Symbol in Roman Times as Helios' Sacred Animal. Exceptional intaglio still intact in its partial bronze ring of a rooster. Since antiquity, the rooster has been a sacred animal in some cultures and deeply embedded within various religious belief systems and religious worship. Perhaps because the rooster has an ancient association as a divine messenger. To the left of the bird is an urn filled with stalks in equally great. An outstanding intaglio worthy of any level of collector. 10.86 x 9.30 mm. Estimated Value $300 - 500
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