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Roman gladiator with helmet, shield and sword, with his leg on a shield. Engraved on carnelian and dactylotheca from the collection of art dealer Thomas Moore Slade
Ajax and Ulysses protect Achilles with their shieldsAjax and Ulysses protect a kneeling Achilles with their shields. Ajax et Ulysses Achillem Clypeis Tuentur
Peleus performing a purification ritualPeleus, Greek hero, king of Phthia, husband of Thetis and father of Achilles, performing a purification ritual at a fountain
A satyr playing panpipes and faun with ram's horn before an altar. Faunus et Satyrus. Engraved on carnelian and dactylotheca from the collection of the art dealer Thomas Moore Slade
Figure of a charging bull. Taurus. Carved in carnelian, onyx and dactylotheca from the collection of the antiquarian Charles Francis Greville
Roman man and woman lounging on a couch in a triclinium or dining room. With oil lamp and vase. In carnelian and dactylotheca. From the collection of the antiquarian Charles Francis Greville
Ancient warriors leading a sacrificial bull to an altarAncient warriors in armour leading a sacrificial bull to an altar. Engraved on carnelian and dactylotheca from the collection of the antiquarian Charles Francis Greville
Warrior with spear running alongside a horseAncient warrior with spear running alongside a horse. Unknown figure on carnelian and dactylotheca. From the collection of the antiquarian Charles Francis Greville. Ignotus inc. Carneolo & Dactyl
Cupid fishing with a rod and basket on the shoreline. Cupido Piscator. In carnelian and dactylotheca. From the collection of the antiquarian Charles Francis Greville
Unknown figure in profile in carnelian and dactylotheca. From the collection of the antiquarian Charles Francis Greville. Incognito in Cornel. & Dactyl. Hon. C. F. Greville
Marcus Tullius Cicero, Roman statesman, lawyer and philosopherMarcus Tullius Cicero, 106 - 43 BC, Roman statesman, lawyer, scholar, philosopher, and academic skeptic. From an antique carnelian gem. M. Tullio Cicerone
Head of Demosthenes. Either the Athenian general, died 413 BC, or the famous orator and statesman in ancient Athens, 384-322 BC
Hippocrates from Kos, ancient Greek physician c.470-370 BCHead believed to be Hippocrates from Kos, famous ancient Greek physician c.470-370 BC. Head of a bearded man with bald head from a round carnelian gem. Creduta per Ippocrate
Pergamus, mythical founder of the city of PergamumPergamus, son of the warrior Neoptolemus and Andromache, mythical founder of the city of Pergamum. Depicted as an adult with long beard in an oval carnelian gem
One of the Bacchantes or Bacchae. The mother of Dionysus Semele and her sisters Autonoe, Agave and Ino. Or a follower of Bacchus, Roman god of wine and grapes, wearing ivy leaves in her long hair
One of the Bacchantes or Bacchae. The mother of Dionysus Semele and her sisters Autonoe, Agave and Ino
Bust of an unknown woman in carnelian. Thought to be Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite beloved by Leander. Testa incognita. In corniola
Bust of a Bacchante in a band of ivy leaves in her hairBust of a Bacchante wearing a band of ivy leaves in her hair. In carnelian. Bachante. In corniola
Bust of a Bacchante in a band of ivy leaves and berriesBust of a Bacchante wearing a band of ivy leaves and berries in her hair. In carnelian. Bachante. In corniola
Bust of unknown woman in carnelian cameo. Testa Incognita. In corniola
Bust of unknown woman in bizarre headdress, in carnelian. Testa Incognita. In corniola
Bust of Vibia Sabina, Roman EmpressBust of Vibia Sabina, 83-136 AD, Roman Empress, wife of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. in headdress with garland of roses. In carnelian. Sabina. In corniola
Bust of an unknown woman. With her hair loose and flowing. In carnelian. Testa Incognita. In corniola
Bust of Agrippina the Younger, Roman empressBust of Julia Agrippina, 15 - 59 AD, or Agrippina the Younger, Roman empress from 49 to 54 AD, fourth wife and niece of Emperor Claudius. In carnelian. Agrippina Minore. In corniola
Bust of Sappho, Archaic Greek poetBust of Sappho, c. 630 - c. 570 BC, Archaic Greek poet from Eresos or Mytilene on the island of Lesbos. Garland of laurel leaves. In carnelian. Saffo. In corniola
Bust of Psyche holding a butterfly by its wingsBust of Psyche, Greek goddess of the soul, holding a butterfly by its wings. Human beauty abducted by Eros. In carnelian. Psiche. In corniola
Roman emperor ElagabalusElagabalus, c. 204 - 222, Heliogabalus or Antoninus, Roman emperor from 218 to 222, while he was still a teenager. Bust in profile with laurel wreath. In carnelian. Elagabalo. In corniola
Roman emperor CaracallaMarcus Aurelius Antoninus or Caracalla, 188 - 217, Roman emperor from 198 to 217. Elder son of Emperor Septimius Severus and Empress Julia Domna. In carnelian. Caracalla. In corniola
Bust of bearded Hercules the Cynic, Greek hero. In cornelian. Hercole cinico. In corniola
Bust of Nero, Roman EmperorBust of Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus, AD 37 - AD 68. Fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, reigning from AD 54 until his death in AD 68. In carnelian
Bust of Gaius Caesar Augustus Germanicus or Caligula, third Roman emperor, 12-41 AD. In laurel wreath. In carnelian. C. Caligula. In corniola
Bust in profile of Gaius Julius Caesar, Roman general and statesman, 100 BC - 44 BC. Wearing laurel wreath, with star and lituus crook. In carnelian. C. Giulio Cesare. In corniola
Bust of Pompey the Great, Roman generalBust of Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus or Pompey the Great, a leading Roman general and statesman, 106 BC - 48 BC. In carnelian. Cn Pompeo M. In corniola
Bust of Lucius Junius Brutus, semi-legendary first ConsulBust of Lucius Junius Brutus (fl. 6th century BC), semi-legendary first Consul and founder of the Roman Republic. In carnelian. Lucio Iunio Bruto. In corniola
Bust of Numa Pompilius, legendary second king of RomeBust of Numa Pompilius, c. 753-672 BC, legendary second king of Rome, succeeding Romulus. Seen on silver coins. In carnelian. Numa Pompilio. In corniola
Bust of Antinous, Greek youth and favourite of HadrianBust of Antinous or Antinoös, c. 111 - 130, Greek youth from Bithynia and a favourite of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. In carnelian. Antinoo. In corgnola
Bust of Ptolemy XIV Philopator, brother of CleopatraBust of Ptolemy XIV Philopator, c. 59 - 44 BC, Pharaoh of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, brother of Cleopatra. In carnelian. Tolomeo. In corniola
Bust of a young athlete crowned with laurel wreath. By the Greek artist Allion. In carnelian. Allione. In corniola
Bust of King Pergamon, Attalid kingdomBust of King Pergamon, founder of the city of Pergamon, in the Attalid kingdom, ancient Greece. In carnelian. Pergamo Re. In corniola
Bust of a Roman priest or Sacerdote, in palliolum hood. In carnelian. Sacerdote. In corniola
Asclepius, ancient Greek god of medicineAsclepius, hero and god of medicine in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Depicted in carnelian with a serpent-entwined rod. Similar to the statue described by Callistratus. Esculapio
Bust of a Roman priest or SacerdoteBust of a bearded Roman priest or Sacerdote, in palliolum hood. In carnelian. Sacerdote. In corniola
Bust profile of an unknown woman in carnelian. Roman noble woman with her hair tied up in an elaborate hairstyle with bun. Testa incognita in corniola
Bust profile of an unknown sitter in carnelian. Said to be Annia Galeria Faustina the Elder, Roman empress and wife of emperor Antoninus Pius. Testa incognita in corniola
Bust profile of Lepidus, Triumvir, in carnelian. Marcus Aemilius Lepidus, c. 89-12 BC, Roman general and statesman who formed the Second Triumvirate alongside Octavian and Mark Antony
Bust profile of Augustus in carnelian. In laurel wreath. Caesar Augustus, 63 BC - 14 AD, also known as Octavian, first Roman emperor. Augusto in corniola
Bust profile of Julius Caesar in carnelian. Gaius Julius Caesar, 100-44 BC, Roman general, statesman, emperor and dictator. In laurel wreath, chlamys with clasp. Giulio Cesare in corniola
Bust of an unknown Classical bearded poet. In laurel wreath. Possibly Virgil. In carnelian. Poeta incognito. In corniola
Unknown ancient Greek philosopher with beard. In carnelian. Filisofo. In corniola
Bust of Archytas, Ancient Greek philosopher, mathematician, music theorist, astronomer, statesman and strategist, 435/410-360/350 BC. In carnelian. Archite. In corniola
Wild boar hunting in ancient Rome. Hounds harry a boar that has been speared under a tree. In carnelian. Caccia del Cingniale. In corgniola
Roman acrobat or desultor with four galloping horses. Equestrian performers stood astride or jumped between horses at full gallop. In carnelian. Cavalli Desultori. In corgnola
Roman charioteer driving a biga to victoryAurigator or Roman charioteer driving a biga, a two-horse chariot. He wears a pileus felt hat and holds a whip. The palm signifies victory in a race. In carnelian. Avricatore. In corgnola
Bust of Socrates, Greek philosopher from Athens, c. 470-399 BC. In carnelian. Socrate. In corniola
Figure of Europa riding a bull over the seaFigure of Phoenician princess Europa riding the Greek god Zeus as a bull over the sea. In carnelian. Europa. In corniola
A wolf attacking a ram. In carnelian. Lupo et Capro. In corgnola
Romulus and Remus suckled by a wolfRomulus and Remus, legendary founders of Rome, suckled by a wolf. In carnelian. Lupa con Romulo e Remo. In corniola
Tiger representing Bacchus, Roman god of wineTiger with ferula or rod, representing Bacchus, Roman god of wine. In carnelian. Tigre di Bacho. In corgnola
Bust of Virgil or Vergil, ancient Roman poet, author of the Aenied, 70-19 BC. In laural wreath facing a Bucolic mask. Publius Vergilius Maro. Virgil. in carnelian. Virgilio. In corniola
Cupid driving a chariot of BacchusCupid, Roman god of love, driving a chariot of Bacchus, god of wine. The biga chariot is drawn by two leopards. In carnelian. Carro di Bacho. In corgnola
Ram of the Roman god Mercury with ears of wheat. In carnelian. Ariete di Mercurio. In corniola
Bust of Silenus, companion to the wine god DionysusBust of Silenus, companion and tutor to the wine god Dionysus in Greek mythology. In carnelian. Sileno. In corniola
Roman Murmillo gladiator with victory palm. Standing with his Scutum shield and Cassis Crista helmet, in tunic and boots. In carnelian. Namfero Vincitore. In corniola
Roman soldier in serpent-crested helmetRoman soldier in breastplate armour, with shield, sword and spear. The helmet with a serpent crest like that of Pallas. In carnelian. Soldato. In corniola
Bust of Philemon, Athenian poet and playwright of the New Comedy, c. 362 - c. 262 BC. In cornelian. Filemone. In corniola
Roman soldier carrying the dead body of his comrade. Legionary in helmet, breastplate, armour skirts, leather boots. Military piety. In carnelian. Carita Militare. In corniola
Alexander the Great with spear and sceptreAlexander the Great, Alexander III of Macedon, 356-323 BC, standing with sceptre and spear, wearing crested helmet, mantle, breastplate and tunic. In carnelian. Alessandro Magno. In corniola
Diogene. In corniolaGreek Cynic philosopher Diogenes of Sinope (4th century BC) standing in a jar or pithos. In carnelian. Diogene. In corniola
Rustic man and woman making a sacrifice to health. Offering a serpent to Aesculapius, and a ram's head on an altar. In carnelian. Sacrifitio alla Salute. In corniola
Bust of Hyacinthus, divine hero and lover of ApolloBust of Hyacinthus, divine hero and a lover of Apollo from Greek mythology. Hyacinth. In carnelian. Hiacinto. In corniola
A man making a sacrfice to the Greek gods of health. He kneels before an altar, offering a snake to a sacred flame altar to the gods of healing Apollo and his son Aesculapius. In carnelian
Sileno. In corniolaFigure of bearded satyr Silenus, companion to the Greek god of wine Dionysus, with faun, bunch of grapes and ribbons in the boder.. In carnelian. Sileno. In corniola
Heads of Meleager and the Calydonian boarHeads of the Greek hero Meleager and the Calydonian boar. In carnelian. Meleagro. In corniola
Jocus, masked companion of Cupid or AmorWinged figure of Jocus, masked companion of Cupid or Amor, Roman god of love. In carnelian. Il Giuoco Conpagno di Amore. In corniola
Winged figure of Amor VictoriousFigure of winged Cupid or Amor, Roman god of love, with the breastplate, shield, helmet and spear of Mars, god of war. Amor Victorious. In carnelian. Amor Vincitore. In corniola
Diva Rumina, Roman goddess of breastfeeding mothersFigure of Diva Rumina, Roman goddess of breastfeeding mothers. Holding a baby below her exposed left bosom. In carnelian. Dea Rumilla. In corniola
Roman goddess Diana with bow and deerNaked figure of Diana, Roman goddess of the Moon, hunting and the countryside, with bow and deer. In carnelian. Diana Cacciatrice. In corgnola
Diana of Ephesus inside a water jugCurious figure of Diana of Ephesus with her body inside a hydria or water jug, like the Osiris of Canopus. With turreted crown and veil, and two deer. In carnelian. Diana Efesa. In corniola
Roman god Vulcan creating a helmetVulcan, Roman god of fire, volcanoes and metalwork, creating a crested helmet for Achilles or Aeneas with hammer and tongs.. In carnelian. Vulcano. In corniola
Venus holding poppy flowers with CupidVenus, Roman goddess of love, holding poppy flowers, with Cupid. In carnelian. Venere e Amore. In corniola
Celestial Venus: winged figure of the goddess of loveCelestial Venus. A winged figure of Venus, goddess of love, with Cupid or Amor. In carnelian. Venere Celeste. In corniola
Iole wearing Heracles Nemean lionskin and holding his club. In carnelian. Iole. In corniola
Ganymede carried off by Zeus disguised as an eagleGanymede, son of Tros, King of Troy, carried off by Zeus disguised as an eagle. The vase signifies ambrosia or nectar, as cupbearer to the gods. In carnelian. Canimede. In corniola