ROMAN EMERALD INTAGLIO OF SILENUS 1ST CENTURY A.D.

ROMAN EMERALD INTAGLIO OF SILENUS 1ST CENTURY A.D.

This exquisite Roman intaglio, masterfully carved in vibrant emerald, portrays the expressive visage of Silenus—the wise, bearded companion of Dionysus. Revered in Greco-Roman mythology as a symbol of musical inspiration, ecstatic prophecy, and joyful revelry, Silenus embodied the balance between wild indulgence and profound wisdom. The gemstone’s radiant green hue enhances the divine and mystical aura of the figure, suggesting both vitality and spiritual insight.
1.8 cm.
Weight: 1.68 gr.