Asta Bidspirit | A roman nicolo gnostic intaglio.

A roman nicolo gnostic intaglio. Pantheistic deity. 2nd century A.D. 12x16x3 mm The naked divinity is presented standing in contrapposto against a column and surrounded by snakes. Behind, a caduceus. His hair pulled back in a bun and surmonter by the modius. Groundline. Behind a crescent moon. This syncretic divinity is referrable to egypto-roman lunar cults and the tradition of assimilation — in this case with the gods Mercury and Thot. Interesting example of colored stone in ancient roman time. Very rare. ” U.K. private collection