A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO DEPICTING MINERVA
Circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Oval intaglio with the helmeted and draped goddess standing to right, holding spear and shield with her right hand, and a small statuette of Victory in her left. Somewhat worn surface, with a minor chip on the left edge and some earthen deposits.
H 12 mm

Acquired on the UK art market.