Lot 1377 A CARNELIAN ROMAN INTAGLIO OF AN EAGLE'S HEAD, 1ST CENTURY AD

Reference: ART600708

A Roman carnelian intaglio mounted in a Victorian gold ring with the head of an eagle facing left with fine details. This is a very good example of a type found in the first century AD symbolizing the power and authority of Rome. Often thought to be worn by officers of the Roman army as personal seals.
13 by 10 mm.