A roman astrological banded agate intaglio. Scorpio with moon and star.

1st century A.D.
12x18x4 mm

Scorpio in frontal view holding a star between its clamps. Beneath, crescent moon and globe. Use of globular elements for the anatomical rendering. Astrological symbolic. Slight signs of wears and nice polishing of the engraving. Magical stone.

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U.K. private collection

Estimate: GBP 500 - 800