Jasper intaglio in a gold mount set with pearls and glass

Art Historical Context

This exquisite jasper intaglio, mounted in gold and adorned with pearls and glass, dates to the 2nd–3rd century CE during Rome's Mid-Imperial period likely the Antonine oran era. Carved in intaglio—a technique where the design is incised into the jasper stone for use as seal or signet—the gem depicts a dynamic hunting scene. Energetic hunters on horseback, accompanied by fierce dogs, pursue wild boars through a rugged landscape, capturing the thrill of the chase in intricate detail. Intaglios like this were prized Roman luxury items, often worn as jewelry or used to imprint wax seals on docum...