Asta Bidspirit | A roman carnelian intaglio. Athena

A roman carnelian intaglio. Athena Promachos. 1st-2nd Century A.D. 7x10x3 mm The goddess of war is standing in movement and facing left. Her left arm bent and upraised holds a long spear, meanwhile the right holds a large shield. She wears a long chiton, a breastplate and a crested helmet. Groundline. Small chip on the edge. Slight wear of marks. ” U.K. private collection