Signet Ring
14th century (made), 1st century (made), 19th century (made)
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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.
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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. |
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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 |
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Accession number | 723-1871 |
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Record created | February 14, 2006 |
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