A roman red jasper intaglio. Allegory of Zeus.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

13 x 16 x 3 mm

Above, the bust of Zeus Serapis facing left, below the eagle with open wings; on the sides, military banners surmounted by winged victories. Allegory of the military and political power of the Empire. Well composed subject. Slight signs of wear.

Parallel: Antiken Gemmen in Deutschen Sammlungen, Band I, Staatliche Munzsammlung Munchen, Teil 3, p. 86 n. 2667

U.K private collection, London.

Estimate: GBP 500 - 800