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THBRoman Gold Ring w/ Inscription - VTR FEL
Lot 47
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A beautiful gold ring boasting a ribbon form band that expands to an ovoid bezel bearing the inscription "VTR FEL" - an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "VTERE FELIX" or "UTERE FELIX" translating to "use happily" or "use with luck." The gorgeous adornment boasts a minimalist form of a slender, multi-faceted band. A pair of decorative spiraling triangles flank the bezel, protruding slightly outward and followed by flourishing, vegetal motifs. The top and bottom of the bezel is additionally adorned with an undulating periphery. Size: 1.1" Diameter (2.8 cm); gold quality: 91.5% (equivalent to over 21 karats); weight: 18.7 grams; US ring size: 9
"VTERE FELIX" rings were quite popular throughout the empire and have been discovered in military contexts - as a way to wish one success in battle - and at burial sites - perhaps to grant one good fortune in the afterlife. According to the Victoria and Albert Museum, "In the early days of the Roman republic, the right to wear jewellery was strictly controlled. Citizens were permitted to wear iron rings whilst ambassadors alone could wear gold. These prohibitions were gradually eroded and by the early Imperial period, gold and gemstones were widely worn. Periodic attempts were made to reign in extravagance but the frequency with which these sumptuary laws were restated suggests that they were mostly ignored."
Provenance: private Boynton Beach, Florida Collection, USA; ex-private Murray collection, London, UK
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168990Wearable as shown. A few nicks and scratches to some areas. Otherwise, intact and excellent with impressive preservation of detail.Condition
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