Hellenistic Metal Alloy Intaglio Fragment, 300 BCE - 200 CE
Metal Alloy, Gold
FJ.6188
This intaglio fragment from an ancient ring is set is an 18 karat gold rin The bust of the god-like male on this intaglio may be that of Apollo, deity...
This intaglio fragment from an ancient ring is set is an 18 karat gold rin
The bust of the god-like male on this intaglio may be that of Apollo, deity of music, nature, medicine; or possibly a Greek King. Apollo is traditionally depicted as a manly youth of extreme beauty, with long curly black hair tinged blue, like the petals of a viola. His many love affairs included both Nymphs and mortal women. The beautiful profile is facing left, wearing a headband, which may be a diadem or wreath. Such fine engraving as this is worthy of depicting a deity, or an impressive king from Hellenistic times.
The bust of the god-like male on this intaglio may be that of Apollo, deity of music, nature, medicine; or possibly a Greek King. Apollo is traditionally depicted as a manly youth of extreme beauty, with long curly black hair tinged blue, like the petals of a viola. His many love affairs included both Nymphs and mortal women. The beautiful profile is facing left, wearing a headband, which may be a diadem or wreath. Such fine engraving as this is worthy of depicting a deity, or an impressive king from Hellenistic times.