A Roman Intaglio of an Equestrian Warrior, ca 1st century CE Jewelry - Varia and thence by descent to

and thence by descent to the present owner

Constructed using the coil method

The paintings show lines of varying lengths and widths

cf: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The pendant has been drilled horizontally for suspension

A Roman Intaglio of an Equestrian Warrior, ca 1st century CE Jewelry - Varia and thence by descent toThis beautiful intaglio is carved in a piece of bright blue and green striped mosaic glass, formed by laminating individual pieces in separate colors under great heat which causes them to fuse together. On its surface, a horse and mounted warrior have been carved in great detail; the bearded warrior is fully armed wearing a large crested helmet, breastplate, a great shield on his back, he holds the reigns of his horse in his left hand. This superb