A Rare Early Roman Cornelian Intaglio of Athena Parthenos

holding a miniature winged Nike in her outstretched hand. In its original silver pendant setting.

1st Century AD

height: 23.68 mm. (15/16 in.)

width: 17.76 mm (3/4 in.)

#3094

ex: private American collection, 1990s

Published: Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures. (New York, 2003) p.32

Comparandum: Henig, Martin ; Classical Gems. Ancient & Modern Intaglios & Cameos in the Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge (Cambridge, 1994) no.274