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Intaglio Gem with Two Horses Grazing

Intaglio Gem with Two Horses Grazing

Roman

Chrysoprase with dark inclusions intaglio with two facing horses, the left one grazing. Behind, a tree. Groundline. Slightly convex front and convex back. Signs of wear on the front only (originally used as a ringstone).

Plasma (green, faintly translucent quartz)

Roman period

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