A Roman Bloodstone Intaglio of a Warrior, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE 271628_xl A large blue faience circular

A large blue faience circular plaque of a stylized representation of the god Bes

soft and comfortable when lying on it

Excellent design simple and fashionable

Condition: Repaired at the base

A Roman Bloodstone Intaglio of a Warrior, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE 271628_xl A large blue faience circularThe speckled dark green stone engraved with a warrior riding a galloping horse, wearing a helmet and holding a spear, set in a delicate 18 karat gold filigree setting. Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, is a variety of green jasper speckled with red spots that were thought to have several magical properties throughout antiquity. The ancient Romans believed it brought the wearer renown and favor, endurance, the ability to control the weather, banish