Etruscan Double-Head Janus Motif Cuff links
Ancient Etruscan - 7th century BC. Design
- These cuff links illustrate Janus, the double-headed god of beginnings and
- guardian of gates and of doors from ancient Etruscan and Roman religion.
- Janus in Silver-plate over pewter & brass. Cuff links are 0.85" in Diameter.
- A handsome gift inspired by ancient Roman Coin. Boxed with History Card.
- Shipped by Free Insured Mail within the Continental USA.
History
In Roman religion, two heads back to back, each looking in opposite directions represented Janus. Janus was regarded as a Roman God - The custodian of the Universe, God of all beginnings, and the guardian of gates and doors. He signified the tradition between primitive life and civilization, and maintained the balance between peace and war and youth and old age. The two-faced image of Janus was often depicted on coins of the Roman Republic. January is named after him, depicting the new year period of looking back at the previous year, and looking forward to the coming year. His festival, the Agonium took place on January 9th.
Designed and Manufactured in the USA by Multilana New York