by Primus Aurelius Timavus on Mon Jan 12, 2004 5:02 am
Aquileia was, apart from being the second largest city in Italy and her major port before Ostia was expanded, known for its signet rings. Its craftsmen, both native and Greek, produced exquisite artworks at at least two factories. Most common are illustrations of gods and goddesses, animals, and mythical scenes. I am personally particularly intrigued by the grylloi - strange depictions of man-monsters - and magical symbols on the signets.
Signets are still being discovered regularly by farmers in Aquileia. Every family has some illegally squirelled away...
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Primus Aurelius Timavus
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