An ancient Roman solid gold ring featuring an Intaglio of a Hare in a Cornucopia
Roman gold ring with intaglio in carnelian representing a hare in a cornucopia. Shoulders decorated with triangle of granules .
The hare and the cornucopia are fertility symbols in many cultures. In Greco-Roman myth the hare symbolizes the abundance of the season. In western art the cornucopia(horn of plenty) is an ancient symbol of autumnal bounty.
Material: solid gold (high carat)
Weight: 5.73 gram
Date: Roman, 1st – 2nd century AD
Measurement: overall: 23 x 21 mm, ringsize: 21 mm
Condition: Extremely fine condition
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