A Roman carnelian intaglio set in a later gold ring. Votive scene., 2nd - 3rd century A.D.

Stone 11 x 16; gr 5,63; US 9

A standing, draped figure is depicted frontally, holding a votive offering dish (patera) in his left hand and a sceptre with an eagle perched on it in his right. On the sides, two stars, at the bottom, a candelabrum or incense burner (?) . Wear marks. The gem is mounted in a Georgian-era chiseled gold ring. Rare subject.