Roman Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring "Winged Victory" Size:6.25 Something of an unusual juxtaposition

Something of an unusual juxtaposition

Chain tagged 9ct

It's striking in both simplicity and perfection of form

The lettering is big and bold

Roman Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring "Winged Victory" Size:6.25 Something of an unusual juxtapositionDATE: Ancient Roman, 2nd century AD Cool ancient Roman signet ring dating from the 2nd century AD (or thereabouts). It's set with a garnet gemstone intaglio depicting Victoria (aka Winged Victory or Nike from the Greek pantheon), the personified goddess of victory, often associated with Bellona (goddess of war). Unlike Nike, Victoria was a major part of Roman society, with many temples erected in her honour including one on the Palatine Hill which