A roman carnelian intaglio. Sea scene.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

8 x 9,5 x 3 mm.

Rare and unusual representation of a character with an oar (or rudder, or scepter?) that comes out of a shell. Small chips on the edge. Probably from the marine Thiasos of Poseidon.

Provenance: UK private collection.

Estimate: GBP 600 - 800