Description: This listing is for a small gemstone, which was hand-carved by a craftsman in Ancient Greece to be used as in Intaglio Seal. In the days before paper and ink were widely available, people would often wear a piece of jewelry with a unique emblem cut into the stone, which could then be stamped into wax or clay as a type of signature. A stamped seal would be used for business agreements, personal correspondence, and other forms of communication or documentation. The small size of this piece means it was likely set in a woman's ring. This particular gemstone measures approximately 1 cm across. It's a red-colored gemstone - likely carnelian or jasper. The image carved into it is of a person carrying wheat and a sickle - possibly Demeter, goddess of harvest and agriculture. This piece was obtained in an auction by Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles - one of the most trusted authenticators/auctioneers in the world. The internet is filled with fake artifacts, so it's very important to obtain things from a reliable source. I've included a screenshot of my original invoice here, and I will be happy to provide a printed copy to the buyer upon request, to verify that this piece came from a trusted source. The winner will receive the exact item in the photos, so please refer to those for a closer look. Thank you for viewing this listing!
Price: 139 USD
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
End Time: 2024-09-10T15:47:12.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Origin: Greece
Original/Reproduction: Original
Style: Ancient Greek Intaglio Seal
Material: Gemstone
Age: Greco-Roman Period
