Jasper intaglio in a gold mount set with pearls and glass, 2nd–3rd century

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Jasper intaglio in a gold mount set with pearls and glass, Mid-Imperial, Antonine or Severan, 2nd–3rd century , Roman, Gold, jasper, pearl, glass, H. cm., Gold and Silver, The intaglio, depicting a horseman spearing a boar, is of superlative quality. The two hooks on the reverse suggest that this object served as a clasp, possibly for a necklace or for a diadem worn around the head

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Size: 3800px × 3171px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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