Object Description
A finely engraved, Roman, carnelian intaglio depicting a pastoral scene. Portrayed on a horizontal ground line, an animal, most likely a goat, is seen standing with one foreleg raised, bending its neck and looking back towards a male figure. He is depicted sitting on a rock in front of a tree and leaning forward to reach the goat with his outstretched arm. On his head he wears a typical, conical cap, often seen on shepherds and herders. The reverse of the intaglio is flat.
The piece comes with a professionally baked, modern impression.
Date: Circa 2nd-3rd century AD