1st millennium BC-20th century AD. A mixed group of five oval-shaped carnelian and jasper intaglio gemstones, each accompanied by a museum-quality impression, comprising: profile bust of emperor facing right, wearing radiate crown; a profile male bust facing right, wearing helmet; a profile male bust facing right, with beard and helmet; a profile male bust with muscular neck facing left, head tilted upwards, wearing textured robes and dressed hair; a profile bust facing right, wearing robes and dressed hair beneath cap; a group of three composition pieces comprising: a composition scaphoid seal amulet bead with plant motif to base, pierced for suspension; a calligraphic gemstone; a glass inset with colourful female helmetted bust. 7.9 grams total, 13-18mm (1/2 - 3/4"). From an important English collection, since the 1980s. [8, No Reserve]