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Roman Seal Rings : Intaglio of Sardonyx Depicting the God Mercury
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Intaglio of Sardonyx Depicting the God Mercury - FJ.0152
Origin: Gadara, Jordan
Circa: 100
AD
to 300
AD
Collection: Intaglio Jewelry
Style: Roman
Medium: Sardonyx, Gold
£4,500.00
Location: UAE
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This exquisite intaglio in sardonyx depicts the
roman god mercury. He is portrayed standing
upright and in profile. He leans on one leg in a
posture, which indicates repose. He appears to
gaze at an attribute, which he holds in an
upraised hand, while he holds another attribute
in his other hand. He is depicted as a youth who
is naked with the exception of his distinctive
helmet headdress and the long cape, which flows
behind him. Mercury was believed to be the
messenger of the gods as well as the god who
conveyed souls to the underworld realm of Pluto.
In roman mythology he was also portrayed as a
trickster god whose antics were aimed both at
gods and mortals.
- (FJ.0152)
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