Roman Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring "Winged Victory" Size:6.25 one bird has a natural

one bird has a natural crack/inclusion running through the podium

Originally this would have been worn on the end of a watch chain

It is said that the wood from which Christ's crown of thorns was made was hawthorn

Vivid opal "petals" are arranged around a central emerald

Roman Garnet Intaglio Signet Ring "Winged Victory" Size:6.25 one bird has a naturalDATE: 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