Asta Bidspirit | A roman three-layered agate intaglio

A roman three-layered agate intaglio set in a gold ring. Gryllos. 3rd century A.D. Stone 11 x 15 mm; ring size 16 x 18 mm; 11,07 gr. The hoop is elliptical and expands at the shoulders with pierced holes. The raised oval box-setting is set with a large agate intaglio with a gryllos. The creature is made with Silenus and horse heads, cock legs and lower body. Groundline. Slight wear marks. Slight chip on the edge of the stone.