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Ancient Roman Intaglio from 1st-2nd Century AD Carved Carnelian Stone

About the Item

Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio. An intaglio is defined as a small Gemstone, generally semi-precious, that has been carved with images or inscriptions only on the face. This style of carving is the opposite of the cameo technique. The engraving of gemstones was a major luxury art form in the ancient world and an important one in some later periods. This particular Intaglio is Carnelian and dates from the second century AD and shows the head of a figure in profile. It is in very nice original condition and would be ideal for making into a ring. The word Intaglio comes from the Italian word intagliare, meaning “to engrave” or “cut into.” Intaglio describes the process in which an image is engraved into a stone, creating an image in the negative. When a stone carved in this way is pressed into hot wax or soft clay, it leaves a raised impression and makes for a useful means of sealing or signing a document. This made intaglios a popular choice for finger rings, and indeed some of you may have a family crest or college ring made using this same ancient technique

Dimensions:

Height: 0.63 in (1.61 cm)Width: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)

Style:

Classical Roman (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Carnelian,Stone,Hand-Carved,Polished

Place of Origin:

Italy

Period:

15th Century and Earlier

Date of Manufacture:

2nd century AD