Ancient Lion Intaglio
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Ancient Lion Intaglio
Vigorous Ancient Roman banded agate intaglio of a pouncing lion set in 18 carat Roman style shank. The carving points to a date in the Early Imperial Period Ist century BCE.
Size 7. Intaglio 0.5 inches across.
Lions are a popular subject in Roman carving as they were a symbol of strength, sovereignty and justice, they embodied Rome's secular government.