A roman nicolo intaglio. Athlete with herm.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

10 x 12 x 2 mm

The victorious character is standing, slightly in three quarters, with his right hand on his side and his left hand holding a laurel branch, a symbol of triumph. To his right, a bearded herm. Groundline. The muscular anatomy of the athlete is well engraved, according to a spontaneous sense of volumes. Attractive vivid color of the stone. Slight wear marks.

U.K private collection

Estimate: GBP 500 - 1000