Object Description
A beautiful, Roman, amethyst intaglio carved with the profile bust of Apollo, facing right. The god is portrayed as a beardless young man with idealised features: almond-shaped eyes beneath heavy upper lids, a square face with broad cheeks, a round chin, a remarkably straight nose, and full lips. There is a laurel branch in front of the deity, attributing the bust as Apollo.
The piece comes with a professionally baked, modern impression.
Date: Circa 1st-2nd century AD