Lot 1691 A ROMAN BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO OF A HERM OF PRIAPUS, 1ST CENTURY BC-AD

Reference: ART600209

A banded agate cabouchon intaglio showing Priapus in the form of a herm. The front of his body is exposed showing his phallus half erect. His cloak covers his shoulders and he seems to wear a hat. Such herms were very popular in early imperial times often placed in rows in the gardens of the wealthy.
9 by 6 mm.