A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos. The hybrid composition is made of a male head, with an eagle on top; a lion head comes out from the character's nape, while an avian joins the hybrid creaure below. Rare and interesting combination, drawn by greek models. Magic and apotropaical intaglio, of an attractive colour. 2nd century A.D.
6 x 8,5 x 2 mm.