Ancient Intaglio Encrusted In Iron
DocuJewel® 38568.5
Type of Jewel: Ancient & Period Gemstones & Jewelry
Description:
Carved Ancient Roman Oval Shape Carnelian Intaglio Encrusted in Iron. This Intaglio was set into the Iron setting and the balance has disintegrated when buried for over two thousand years before being found during an Archeological excavation.
Carved horizontally
Motif: Lion feasting on it's prey
Circa: 1st to 3rd Century CE
Measurements:
16.34x12.28x5.65mm Total of Iron Encrustation
Type of Jewel: Ancient & Period Gemstones & Jewelry
Description:
Carved Ancient Roman Oval Shape Carnelian Intaglio Encrusted in Iron. This Intaglio was set into the Iron setting and the balance has disintegrated when buried for over two thousand years before being found during an Archeological excavation.
Carved horizontally
Motif: Lion feasting on it's prey
Circa: 1st to 3rd Century CE
Measurements:
16.34x12.28x5.65mm Total of Iron Encrustation