Large intaglio representing a snake standing upright,... Lot 41

Large intaglio representing a snake standing upright, its tail curled in the shape of a figure eight. At the base, two stars and at the top a moon. On the back, an ouroboros frames two lines of inscriptions in Greek signs " NLAB - IXVX ". Dark green jasper Roman art from Egypt, 1st-3rd century. H. 2.2 mm. Purchased at the Antonovih gallery (Expert : Mr Lebeurrier)