Bidspirit auction | A roman nicolo intaglio set

A roman nicolo intaglio set in an ancient iron fragmentary ring. Lion with crescent moon. 2nd - 3rd century A.D. Intaglio : 9 x 12 Mounting : 13 x 22 mm The powerful feline is turned on the left side. Above, a crescent moon. Groundline. Allegorical depiction with astrological and magical meaning. Wear marks. Fragmentary iron mounting. U.K private collection, London.