Asta Bidspirit | A roman agate intaglio. Trophy.


A roman agate intaglio. Trophy. 2nd century A.D. 14 x 17 x 5 mm. The military trophy consists of a cuirass on a pole, to which two round shields, a helmet, three spears and two swords are attached; below, two shields. Groundline. Subject also present in the coeval coinage. Slight wear marks. Provenance: UK private collection.