Asta Bidspirit | A roman carnelian intaglio. Mars

A roman carnelian intaglio. Mars offerer. 2nd - 3rd century A.D. 14x21x2 mm The god is standing on his feet turned on the right side, and wearing an helmet, and armour with sandals. With the right hand he raises a spear, in the lower part; the shield. With the left hand he holds an attribute (patera?) directed toward a little altar on fire. Ground line. Votive scene. Large size and attractive color of the stone. ” U.K. private collection