A Roman carnelian intaglio set in a later gold ring. Votive scene.
A standing, draped figure is depicted frontally, holding a votive offering dish (patera) in his left hand and a sceptre with an eagle perched on it in his right. On the sides, two stars, at the bottom, a candelabrum or incense burner (?) . Wear marks. The gem is mounted in a Georgian-era chiseled gold ring. Rare subject.
