Ancient Greco-Roman Hardstone Intaglio

DocuJewel® 38569.1
Type of Jewel: Ancient & Period Gemstones & Jewelry

Description:
Carved Ancient Roman Serpentine Stone Intaglio
Bust of a Man with Helmet, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D. Greco-Roman male deity or hero.
The oval green bezel is engraved with a profile of a head wearing a crested helmet
A spear is showing behind.

Material:Serpentine
Culture:Roman, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.
Provenance: European private collection
Mr. I L, acquired in Belgium in the 1990s.

Circa: 1st-2nd Century A.D.

Measurements:
17.31x13.75mm