Object Description
A finely carved ancient Roman agate intaglio depicting a helmeted male figure, likely Mars, with a sceptre or spear in his right hand. There is a shield before him, and he is wearing a short tunic. Mars’s left hand is outstretched in front of him, holding a stylised item. According to iconographic tradition, it could be a smaller scale personification of Victory. The reverse of the gemstone is highly polished and undecorated. The agate stone displays a striking orange hue. Some encrustations remain of the surface. There is a hairline crack to the reverse. This piece is supplied with a museum quality impression.
The seal itself weighs 1g.
Date: Circa 1st – 3rd Century AD