An ancient Roman solid gold ring with Intaglio of a nibbling mouse

A D-section gold hoop with broad leaf-shaped shoulders, elliptical plaque with inset carnelian, intaglio featuring a nibbling mouse.

Mice were frequently featured in Roman art. Since they are often shown nibbling at a morsel food, as presented here, scholars have suggested that mice served as protective figures to guard food stores.

Source: H.B. Werness, Encyclopedia of Animal Symbolism in Art, p. 285

Material: solid gold, 18K (with XRF)
Weight: 3.22 gram
Date: Roman, 2nd – 3rd century AD
Measurement: overall: 21 x 20 mm, ringsize: 18 mm
Condition: Extremely fine condition

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