A roman chalcedony intaglio. Two cocks.

2nd century A.D.
11x15x3 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.

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U.K. private collection

Estimate: GBP 300 - 500