An early roman republican banded agate intaglio. Allegorical emblema.

2nd-1st century B.C.
7x12x2,5 mm

Italic allegorical emblem composed by a rudder, surmounted by a bird and flanked by a scepter, probably a thyrsus. Presence of globular elements. Signs of wear and damaged edge.

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U.K. private collection

Estimate: GBP 400 - 500