Asta Bidspirit | A roman carnelian intaglio. Bust

A roman carnelian intaglio. Bust of Alexander the Great - Ammon. 1st - 2nd century A.D. 9 x 12 x 2,5 mm The depiction derived from ptolemaic models and representing the head of the Macedonian ruler with the radiated head (Helios) and the horns of Ammon. Fragmentary stone, missing on the edge. Mirror polished. Wear marks and traces of mounting.