A rare burnt chalcedony intaglio. Ritual procession with Apis.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

8 x 12 x 3 mm.

The bull characterized by a crescent moon on its head can be identified as Apis, the Egyptian deity, the sacred bull son of Hathor. Behind him there are three characters as in a sacral procession. A figure points up towards an inscription (to be identified). The stone is burnt and has a lack on the edge. Rare iconography referable to the Isiac cults in Rome.

Provenance: UK private collection.

Estimate: GBP 400 - 600