An italic banded agate intaglio. Warship.

2nd century B.C.

9x13x2 mm

A trireme sailing right, on top two latin letters « SA » preceded by a globe. On the left of the ship the latin Number « III ». The inverted direction of the letters suggests that the intaglio was used as a seal. Naval military symbolic. Use of globular elements. Wear marks.

Estimate: GBP 400 - 600