Ancient Roman yellow speckled jasper intaglio with the bust of Asclepius. The intaglio is really very good incised for its size. The god is facing left, the back in three-quarters. He is laureated and with his stick intertwined by a snake (Rod of Asclepius). Around, greek letters most probably the name of the owner of the intaglio. In Greek and Roman mythology, Asclepius is considered the god of medicine, healing, rejuvenation and physicians. Date: Roman, ca. 1st - 2nd century AD Material: yellow speckled jasper Size: ca. 0,9 cm Condition: some iron residues Provenance: Ex French collection, formed before 1980. Dispatch only to addresses within the EU. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed. This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.