1st millennium BC-20th century AD. A mixed group of eight oval-shaped carnelian, nicolo and jasper gemstone intaglios, each accompanied by a museum-quality impression, comprising: one horned quadruped standing left, pierced for suspension; one winged beast standing right on a groundline, pierced for suspension; a profile bust facing right with dressed hair, wearing laurel wreath; one female profile bust with robes visible; one profile bust facing left, robes visible with braided or otherwise dressed hair; standing priestess figure wearing floor length robes, holding patera and staff; Minerva standing right, wearing helmet and holding patera and shield; Oedipus and the sphinx, the creature atop a pedestal, the man standing, looking up at the creature. 11.1 grams total, 13-20mm (1/2 - 3/4"). From an important English collection, since the 1980s. [8, No Reserve]