Bidspirit auction | A roman red jasper intaglio.

A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos. 2nd century A.D. 8 x 10 x 2 mm The hybrid composition is formed by a silenus mask with an elephant head terminal on the top (referred to the Africa); a young satyr mask and a bearded man mask. Apotropaic gem. Attractive vivid color of the stone. U.K. private collection