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Collection Item: Intaglio

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Intaglio
Object category
Roman
Description
Incomplete intaglio ring setting; Small fragment depicting a male figure facing left, with plumed helmet and carrying a sword? on his back. Made from Red Jasper. Intaglio shape (after Zwielein-Diel and Boardman) is an ovular, flat, type 1 with a flattened base
Production date start
70
Production date end
410
Period
Roman

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 1972.22.6181
Number of objects
1
ID
16802

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Jasper (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole length 0.6 cm
Whole width 0.9 cm
Whole thickness 0.3 cm

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Place
York