Roman — Intaglio stone depicting Fortuna with cornucopia and palm branch — 2nd - 3rd Century A.D

Specimen observed during Antikarts catalog integration. The record is prepared from the technical and provenance information provided by the source. Photographs are preserved as condition evidence at the time of cataloguing.

Item: Intaglio stone depicting Fortuna with cornucopia and palm branch. Material: Gemstone, Carnelian. Culture: Roman. Period: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D. Dimensions: 12 mm x 10 mm. Condition: Good condition.

Context markers: Roman. Dating indicated: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D.

Reference record preserved for study, comparison and documentation.

Provenance: Ex Austrian private collection, M.S. Collection, acquired before 1970 Fortuna, in Roman religion, goddess of chance or lot who became identified with the Greek Tyche; the original Italian deity was probably regarded as the bearer of prosperity and increase. As such she resembles a fertility deity, hence her association with the bounty of the soil and the fruitfulness of women. Frequently she was an oracular goddess consulted in various ways regarding the future. Fortuna was worshiped extensively in Italy from the earliest times. At Praeneste her shrine was a well-known oracular seat, as was her shrine at Antium. Fortuna is often represented bearing a cornucopia as the giver of abundance and a rudder as controller of destinies, or standing on a ball to indicate the uncertainty of fortune.. Record preserved in the Antikarts Museum as a documentary reference. Stored documentary source: https://www.yourantiquarian.com/product/roman-intaglio-stone-depicting-fortuna/.