A roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold stick pin. Pastoral scene.

2nd century A.D.

intaglio 13x17x6 mm; overall 15x18 mm; length 74 mm; 4,44 gr.

A shepherd is sitting, facing left, on top of a rock, milking a goat. Behind his back, the curved stick. Slight wear marks.

Estimate: GBP 500 - 800