Asta Bidspirit | A large roman red jasper

A large roman red jasper intaglio. Krater. 1st century A.D. 15 x 19 x 3 mm The large vase is ornated by a feet with three discs, a large grooved belly with two ornated registers, on the shoulder: dots, and floral ornament (laurel leaves). The neck is decorated with two characters facing each other in front of an altar. On top, a star. Large flared mouth. The scene probably represents a wedding or a votive ceremony between a man and a woman. Attractive dimension and vivid color of the stone. Slight chips and wear marks.