Asta Bidspirit | A roman three-layers agate intaglio.

A roman three-layers agate intaglio. Allegorical scene. 2nd century A.D. 9 x 10 x 4 mm A mouse holding a whip is ridding a chariot pulled by a cock. In front of the bird, a large cornucopia. Groundline. Allegorical depiction engraved with a sense of irony. Tronconic shaped stone. Wear marks.