Record ID: LON-DA6407
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman intaglio in dark blue nicolo onyx stone bearing the motif of Mercury dating from AD 50-410. The intaglio is oval cut in shape with a bevelled edge on the obverse side. The raised central section is blue-grey in colour and has a right facing helmeted standing mercury holding a bag. The rest of the intaglio is dark blue in colour. The reverse is flat. Dimensions: length: 13.82mm; width: 10.38mm; thickness: 2.94mm; weight: 0.67g. Reference: Henig, M. 1978. A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites. BAR British Series 8. Henig, M. 2006. Eng…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: LON-DA6144
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman intaglio in dark blue nicolo onyx stone bearing the motif of a winged Victory, dating from AD 50-410. The intaglio is oval cut in shape with a bevelled edge on the obverse side. The raised central section is blue-grey in colour and has a forward facing winged Victory holding a wreath in her right hand. The rest of the intaglio is dark blue in colour. The reverse is flat. Dimensions: length: 13.95mm; width: 8.67mm; thickness: 2.65mm; weight: 0.47g. Reference: Henig, M. 1978. A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites. BAR Briti…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: LON-DA5BC2
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman intaglio in dark blue nicolo onyx stone bearing no motif dating from AD 50-410. The intaglio is oval cut in shape with a bevelled edge on the obverse side. The raised central section is blue-grey in colour and is blank. The rest of the intaglio is dark blue in colour. The reverse is flat. Dimensions: length: 10.70mm; width: 8.89mm; thickness: 3.97mm; weight: 0.56g. Reference: Henig, M. 1978. A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites. BAR British Series 8. Henig, M. 2006. Engraved Gemstones: A Guide for the Small Finds Specialist. Datash…
Created on: Tuesday 27th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 1st March 2024
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Record ID: NLM-BF13A4
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy and enamel finger ring fragment. Cast oval copper alloy bezel, probably a setting detached from a finger ring, retaining an intaglio of glossy opaque brick red hue, probably glass or enamel fused to the inside of the oval cell. A figure facing left on the bezel [and right on the imprint kindly provided by the finder] shows a diademed bust with schematic facial features and a garment or cuirass represented by a vertical line met by diagonal line to either side forming downward-pointing chevrons. The detailing is rendered in relief rather than incised on the bezel. Suggested…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'High Risby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-EEF9C9
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman intaglio in dark blue opaque glass imitating nicolo, probably from a signet ring, and dating to the Roman Period, about AD 43 - 410. The gem has been moulded as an oval with flat faces and bevelled sides, making the front smaller than the reverse. The shape is the 'flat type 2' of Henig (1978:9). The gem bears the recessed motif of a standing figure, probably female, in profile looking to the left. The details are worn but the figure appears to be winged and holds a wreath and a long stick which could be the base of a palm, suggesting Victory. Dimensions:…
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 4th October 2023
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Record ID: LON-7C0EA3
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman intaglio blue nicolo glass bearing the motif of Mercury’s cockerel, dating from AD 43-410. The intaglio is oval in plan with a bevelled edge on the obverse side. The central section is light blue in colour and has a left facing standing cockerel incised into it. The reverse is flat. The cockerel was one of Mercury’s totemic animals often depicted with the god. The cockeral was concidered the herald of the new day. Dimensions: length: 8.29mm; width: 6.51mm; thickness: 1.85mm; weight: 0.51g. Reference: Henig, M. 1978. A Corp…
Created on: Wednesday 19th July 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 19th July 2023
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Record ID: LON-81EE36
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman intaglio in dark blue nicolo glass bearing the motif of a seated figure possibly Roma holding a septre in left hand and palladium in her right dating from AD 50-410. The raised central section is blue-grey in colour and has the figure incised into it. The rest of the intaglio is a blue/black in colour. The reverse is flat. A similar seated figure representing Roma is illustrated in Henig (1978 plate XXXIX nos. 250) Dimensions: length: 13.18mm; width: 10.36mm; thickness: 4.17mm; weight: 0.94g. Reference: Henig, M. 1978. A Corpus of Roman Engraved …
Created on: Friday 7th July 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-F195F3
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A broken part from an oval Roman finger-ring intaglio formed from red stone, possibly carnelian.  Approximately half of the intaglio survives, with the upper surface bearing an inscribed design.  This appears to be the lower half of the original motif, and shows a standing figure, possibly winged, leaning on what may be a column. Next to this on the left side as viewed is the lower part of what may represent a branched tree.  The lower surface of the intaglio tapers to a plain flat surface, which bears traces of possible adhesive from the original mounting.  The obj…
Created on: Tuesday 6th June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2023
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Record ID: LON-CEB4A8
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman red stone, carnelian intaglio with a standing male figure, probably Dionysus, right with a spear over his left shoulder and dog at his feet. The reverse is flat. Similar figures representing Dionysus are illustrated in Aquileia Mus. cat. 24488. Dimensions: length: 11.72mm; width: 9.41mm; thickness: 2.53mm; weight: 0.4g. Reference: Henig, M. 1978. A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites. BAR British Series 8. Henig, M. 2006. Engraved Gemstones: A Guide for the Small Finds Specialist. Datasheet 1 Roman Finds Group. Johns, C. 199…
Created on: Thursday 11th May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 10th October 2023
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Record ID: CORN-2777A3
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A detached, colourless, transparent glass intaglio, probably from a fob seal or signet ring, of probable Post-medieval to Modern date (c. AD 1500-1900). It is bi-convex in form and circular in plan, with a D-shaped cross-section. The flat face is decorated with two standing birds, facing each other, surmounted by a crown. The birds are possibly doves and are standing on a single rope-like line. In the field, at either side of the base of the crown are two lozenge-shaped indentations (one on each side). The intaglio is slightly abraded and has a fairly matte p…
Created on: Wednesday 3rd May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 17th May 2023
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Record ID: LON-19433D
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Roman red stone intaglio with a standing female figure, Fortuna or Concordia holding a cornucopia dating from AD 50-410.  The reverse is flat. Similar figures representing Fortuna or Concordia are illustrated in Henig (1978: plate XI nos. 328-336   ) Dimensions: length: 11.57mm; width: 8.2mm; thickness: 2.49mm; weight: 0.3g. Reference: Henig, M. 1978. A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites. BAR British Series 8. Henig, M. 2006. Engraved Gemstones: A Guide for the Small Finds Specialist. Datasheet 1…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-B0946B
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, dark orange/pink glass intaglio set within a gilded copper alloy frame and dating to the late Post Medieval to Modern period (AD 1700-1900). The object is oval in plan, flat, and the obverse and reverse both are bevelled around the edge so as to allow the intaglio to fit within the frame. The obverse features a portrait of a bald, bearded individual facing right, most likely a representation of Socrates given the popularity of Socrates in Post Medieval and Modern intaglios and cameos. The intaglio is set within a copper alloy frame that features large patches that …
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: LON-57C10C
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman intaglio in dark blue nicolo onyx stone bearing the motif of a Minerva, dating from AD 43-410. The intaglio is oval cut in shape with a bevelled edge on the obverse side. The raised central section is blue-grey in colour and has a left facing helmeted bust of Minerva. The rest of the intaglio is dark blue in colour. The reverse is flat. Dimensions: length: 10.49mm; width: 10.22mm; thickness: 2.91mm; weight: 0.50g. Reference: Henig, M. 1978. A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites. BAR British Series 8. Henig, M. 2006. Engraved Gemstones: A…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th July 2023
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Record ID: WMID-39F84B
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy possible intaglio, of uncertain dating but probably Post Medieval (AD 1600 to AD 1700). The possible intaglio is oval in shape. It has a flat cross section. Various facets have been removed from the top edge. No design appears to be present on the top surface. The reverse surface is recessed in the centre. It measures 12.6 mm in length, 9.7 mm wide and 4.7 mm thick. It weighs 2.8 g. The possible intaglio is a dark brown to shiny yellow colour.  The shape and size of this artefact is similar to that found as intaglios either for finger rings or for fob s…
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: LON-18EFEE
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman intaglio in dark blue nicolo glass bearing the motif of a standing female figure possibly Fortuna holding a cornucopia dating from AD 50-410. The raised central section is blue-grey in colour and has the figure incised into it. The rest of the intaglio is a blue in colour. The reverse is flat. Similar figures representing Fortuna are illustrated in Henig (1978:224 fig 314) Dimensions: length: 8.93mm; width: 6.85mm; thickness: 3.18mm; weight: 0.29g. Reference: Henig, M. 1978. A Corpus of Roman Engraved Gemstones from British Sites. BAR B…
Created on: Monday 28th March 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
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Record ID: LON-9B6D66
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Published
A complete Roman carved red jasper intaglio of a left facing bust of a young man probably Apollo. The stone has been cut into an oval shape and is bevelled the obverse side being wider than the reverse.  Dimensions: length: 13.27mm; width: 11.22mm: thickness: 2.94mm; weight: 0.65g Martin Henig per comm writes "This is a lovely gem, a red jasper which I would date from its style to around the very end of the 2nd century AD.  It is a full, nude bust of a youth with his hair bound with a fillet and  long  locks down the name of his neck. These locks suggest…
Created on: Tuesday 21st September 2021
Last updated: Friday 21st July 2023
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Record ID: SUR-DA87B3
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: MODERN
County: Milton Keynes
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An oval neoclassical intaglio of late 18th-19th century date which is held in an oval copper alloy frame, 24.9mm in length. The intaglio is orange and banded and made from a thin polished slice of a silicate mineral such chalcedony or agate (or perhaps a synthetic imitation such as glass / paste). The gem has a carved image of a young male bust wearing a radiate crown. The frame has traces of gilding and expands towards the front; there are no fixings aside from a strump of a lug or loop at the top of the rear part of the frame.
Created on: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 12th January 2021
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Record ID: LON-E7D0DA
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Roman intaglio in dark blue nicolo glass bearing the motif of a standing figure possibly Theseus standing right with left leg flexed behind right and holding the sword of Aegeus by the scabbard. Dating from AD 43-410. The intaglio is oval cut in shape with a bevelled edge on the obverse side. The raised central section is blue-grey in colour and has a standing figure incised into it. The rest of the intaglio is a blue in colour. The reverse is flat. Similar standing figures representing Theseus are illustrated in Henig (1978:243 no.455 and 456 Plate series A) Dimensions: length…
Created on: Friday 13th November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st June 2022
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Record ID: OXON-FF7293
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
Description:  A silver housed intaglio probably from a Post Medieval 'fob' of 18th or early 19th Century (1740-1850) date. The intaglio consists of a silver plate that is c.0.5mm thick which has upturned sides creating a sub-rectangular cell with rounded corners that is c.2mm deep. Within this cell is a very brown sometimes red stone that is incomplete. This has incised decoration whose form is unclear due to the break and damage to it. The reverse of the silver plate is flat and plain however there is a faint circle defined by two concentric circular liens representing …
Created on: Monday 2nd November 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Waterperry with Thomley CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-09811B
Object type: INTAGLIO
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Roman intaglio in dark blue nicolo glass bearing the motif of a standing figure possibly Mars, dating from AD 43-410. The stone is oval cut in shape with a bevelled edge on the obverse side. The raised central section is blue-grey in colour and has an incised standing figure, possible with shield at feet left and spear in right hand. The rest of the stone is dark blue-black in colour. The reverse is undecorated. Henig (1974:35) writes that moulded glass intaglios with impressed designs were cheaper to manufacture and purchase than engraved semi-precious stones. Dimensions…
Created on: Monday 22nd June 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 24th November 2020
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