A roman chalcedony intaglio. Two cocks.

2nd century A.D.

11 x 15 x 3 mm

One cock, facing left pecking on the ground, while the other next, facing right, keeping the head raised; in the background, an altar. Groundline. Interesting votive scene, well composed. Nice size of the stone.

U.K. private collection

Estimate: GBP 400 - 800