Please note: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Ancient Roman green jasper intaglio showing the winged bust of Nemesis in profile to left. She is shown with winged shoulder and draped garments, her hair bound with a headband. A refined example of Roman glyptic art, symbolising divine justice and retribution. Dimensions: ± 16 x 12,7 mm Condition: excellent quality carving with finely detailed facial features, hair and wings. Some chipping on the left and top left side. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Ex private collection mr. S, Netherlands Prior private collection mr. F.C, Netherlands Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). Nemesis, goddess who personified retribution for the sin of hubris (arrogance before the gods) was adopted from the Greek mythology into Roman religion. She ensured that excessive pride or undeserved fortune was punished, keeping balance in human affairs. In Rome, Nemesis was often associated with Fortuna, the goddess of luck. Romans frequently invoked Nemesis in arenas and military settings. Gladiators prayed to her for fairness in combat while soldiers saw her as a protector against enemies who gained undeserved advantage.