A Roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold stick pin. Apollo., 2nd century A.D.

intaglio 6x9 mm; overall 10x15 mm; length 70 mm; 3,58 gr.

The intaglio shows the portrait of a male character turned left. The youthful features and the hair ornament suggest it may be a representation of the god Apollo. Slight wear marks on the surface of the stone. The gold stick pin is composed of a large ov