A roman carnelian intaglio mounted in a modern gold ring. Gryllos.

1st - 2nd century A.D.

Stone 10 x 13 mm; ring size diam. 17,5 mm; 13,12 gr.

The scene depicts a gryllos with four conjoined heads; an elephant head with a caduceus in its trunk, a Silenus head with beard, a satyre head, and head of a woman. Apotropaic intaglio with reference to Africa. The modern gold mounting is made of rounded hoop with broader shoulders and oval bezel. Parallels: Michael Carlos Emory museum, inv. 2008.031.112

Estimate: GBP 2000 - 3000