A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF AN EAGLE, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF AN EAGLE, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF AN EAGLE, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD

A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO OF AN EAGLE, 2ND-3RD CENTURY AD

Reference: ART6001196

A Roman intaglio made of carnelian showing an eagle facing with outstretched wings. This symbol of Rome was popular throughout the Imperial period, this specimen coming from the second to third centuries made with the 'wheel cut' method popular at the period. Probably worn by a common soldier.
Carnelian. Roman 2/3rd.c.A.D.
12 by 11 mm.