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Roman carnelian intaglio with Ceres

1st - 2nd century AD

Roman carnelian intaglio with Ceres
Roman carnelian intaglio with Ceres
Roman carnelian intaglio with Ceres
Roman carnelian intaglio with Ceres
Roman carnelian intaglio with Ceres
Roman carnelian intaglio with Ceres
Roman carnelian intaglio with Ceres
Roman carnelian intaglio with Ceres
Roman carnelian intaglio with Ceres
€ 450.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code:  23-0909
Roman carnelian intaglio showing a finely detailed standing Ceres, holding ears of corn, symbolizing the abundance of crops.

Height: ± 11 mm
Width: ± 8,2 mm
Depth: ± 4,3 mm

Good solid condition, high quality carnelian. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
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Ceres (Greek Demeter) was a Roman goddess of agriculture and fertility. In Roman bridal processions, a young boy carried Ceres' torch to light the way.
She had the power to fertilize, multiply and fructify plant and animal seed, and her laws and rites protected all activities of the agricultural cycle.
Rome was always concerned to maintain a good supply of corn and depended heavily on supplies of grain from Egypt. Ceres was worshipped at her temple on the Aventine Hill, and had a festival, the Cerealia which was celebrated on April 19th.

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