A roman banded agate intaglio. Seated reader.

2nd century A.D.

10 x 13 x 3 mm

The character is seated on a crossed legs chair. He holds a papyrus near the face, reading it with attention. Traces of iron mounting. Wear marks. Attractive color of the stone. Rare.

U.K private collection

Estimate: GBP 600 - 800