R47

Roman glass unfinished seal

An almost black coloured glass intaglio decorated with an indistinct scene incorporating various figures. This is an unusual example of an unfinished seal, possibly abandoned due to the chip to the top left of the decorated field.

Roman, c. 1st Century BC - 1st Century AD

Damage as shown in the photographs

Size: 1.3 x 1.2 cms

Ex. private collection, Sussex, UK; acquired early 20th Century