A roman carnelian intaglio. Mercury on the ram with a scorpion.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

12 x 15 x 3 mm

The magical and astrological depiction is formed by: on top, Mercury riding a ram and holding a caduceus with the left hand, the purse witht the right; on the lower part, a scorpion. Attractive color of the stone. Wear marks. Rare.

U.K. private collection

Estimate: GBP 400 - 800