Roman Gold & Banded Agate Finger Ring with Intaglio of Fortuna, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Funerary & Religious Equipment The reverse echoes the front

The reverse echoes the front in clear incised detail

Ningirsu was the patron deity of Girsu and the supreme god of the state of Lagash

possibly suspended from a cord as a personal amulet as well as a functional tool

Gold in the ancient world was more than a precious material

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 The reverse echoes the frontA 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