Object Description
A finely carved ancient Roman oval red jasper intaglio carved with a gryllos. The gryllos is a combination of a horse with the legs of a bird, and the mask of a male in profile projecting from the chest of the horse. Both the man and the bridled horse head are facing to the left. The facial features have been carefully rendered displaying the man’s large eye and pointed nose. The jasper features beautiful black and grey striations. The reverse is smooth and unadorned.
Date: 1st – 3rd century AD