A fragmentary roman green chalcedony. Leda and the swan.
1st - 2nd century A.D.
6 x 6,5 x 2 mm

Mythological scene, depicting the famous embrace between Leda and Jupiter, disguised as a swan. Leda is banding knees, nude, embracing the swan in front of her. Lower part of the stone missing. Lovely scene referring to Ovid Metamorphosis. Attractive color of the stone.