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Signet Ring

14th century (made), 1st century (made), 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Silver signet ring with an oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio depicting the heads of Julia, daughter of Augustus, and her sons Caius and Lucius, and inscribed in lombardic characters + S. ANDREOCTI. D'S' RA.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Engraved silver set with antique carnelian intaglio
Brief description
Silver signet ring with an oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio and inscribed in lombardic characters + S. ANDREOCTI. D'S' RA., the intaglio antique Roman, the ring Italy, 14th century, the hoop 19th century
Physical description
Silver signet ring with an oval bezel set with a carnelian intaglio depicting the heads of Julia, daughter of Augustus, and her sons Caius and Lucius, and inscribed in lombardic characters + S. ANDREOCTI. D'S' RA.
Dimensions
  • Height: 2.3cm
  • Width: 2.4cm
  • Depth: 1.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
'+ S. ANDREOCTI. D'S' RA.' (Inscription in lombardic characters)
Object history
ex Waterton Collection
Historical context
Probably once in the possession of the Neapolitan family of Serra
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
723-1871

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Record createdFebruary 14, 2006
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