A Roman Gold and Agate Finger Ring, ca. 2nd century CE Price - $1000 - $5000 of natural buff terracotta

of natural buff terracotta

Darwin2003 The Colours of Mina Mina

thereafter private Virginia collection

A large and lovely example

and flax were used to bind the whole together

A Roman Gold and Agate Finger Ring, ca. 2nd century CE Price - $1000 - $5000 of natural buff terracottaa high karat gold hollow ring, the high bezel set with an agate intaglio with white inclusions that depicts the fertility god Priapus, shown in profile, with erect phallus and holding a long staff. In Greek mythology, Priapus was a fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants, gardens, and male genitalia. Priapus is marked by his oversized, permanent erection, which gave rise to the medical term priapism. He became a popular figure in Roman