Bidspirit auction | A roman nicolo intaglio. Zeus

A roman nicolo intaglio. Zeus with the eagle. 2nd - 3rd century A.D. 10 x 12 x 3 mm The deity is seated on a throne. With his right hand he holds the scepter, with his left he holds a patera. At his feet, the eagle. Groundline. Votive gem dedicated to the cult of Zeus, supreme ruler of Olympus. Interesting octagonal shape of the bezel. Wear marks. U.K. private collection