A Roman Intaglio of an Equestrian Warrior, ca 1st century CE Jewelry - Varia the heart became one of

the heart became one of the most important of all amulets and was set on every mummy until the end of the Pharaonic period

together with their wives Takako and Gratia

cf: The Metropolitan Museum of Art

2003 My Grandmother and Me

A Roman Intaglio of an Equestrian Warrior, ca 1st century CE Jewelry - Varia the heart became one ofThis beautiful intaglio is carved in a piece of bright blue and green striped mosaic glass, formed by laminating individual pieces in separate colors under great heat which causes them to fuse together. On its surface, a horse and mounted warrior have been carved in great detail; the bearded warrior is fully armed wearing a large crested helmet, breastplate, a great shield on his back, he holds the reigns of his horse in his left hand. This superb