{"product_id":"ancient-roman-hermes-intaglio-agate-necklace","title":"Ancient Roman Mercury Intaglio Agate Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe think this small agate oval intaglio represents Hermes (Mercury, to the Romans). The carving is stylized and simplified, but a few details provide clues. Hermes\/Mercury is conventionally identified by his winged cap; a swooping line on the head *could* be a wing. We're more convinced by the staff he's holding, with two snakes twining together. It's called a caduceus, Mercury's most recognizable attribute. I appreciate the thought that the stone carver put into the intaglio's placement and cutting. The rock serving as a chair for the figure is engraved on top of a dark spot in the agate. We've mounted this ancient object in a new 14k gold frame. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMATERIALS: 14k gold, agate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAGE: c. 2-3rd c. AD intaglio, contemporary mounting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCONDITION: Very good\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSIZE: 3\/4\" x just shy 1\/2\" pendant, 18\" chain\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53017572081946,"sku":"N3164","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0156\/5502\/files\/N3164-1.jpg?v=1791846854","url":"https:\/\/checkout.ericaweiner.com\/products\/ancient-roman-hermes-intaglio-agate-necklace","provider":"Erica Weiner LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}