Asta Bidspirit | A roman burnt carnelian intaglio

A roman burnt carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Sol Invictus. 2nd - 3rd century A.D. Stone 13 x 17 mm; ring size 18 mm; 7,12 gr. The god is standing, with his head radiated and with his right hand raised, in the typical pose of the Sol Invictus; with his left hand he holds the solar whip and a drapery. In the field, a greek inscription. Partially burnt surface of the stone. Provenance: UK private collection.