A Roman Intaglio of an Equestrian Warrior, ca 1st century CE Objects of Everyday Use Representing Khepri

Representing Khepri

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The transition from shaft hole to the blade is modeled as a full-faced lion's head with prominent angular eye ridges and open jaws from which emerge a fan of stylized feathers

it comprises a body of black glass

This cheekpiece reveals the Luristan craftsman’s skill in modeling and casting by lost-wax process

A Roman Intaglio of an Equestrian Warrior, ca 1st century CE Objects of Everyday Use Representing KhepriThis beautiful intaglio is carved in a piece of bright blue and green striped mosaic glass, formed by laminating individual pieces in separate colors under great heat which causes them to fuse together. On its surface, a horse and mounted warrior have been carved in great detail; the bearded warrior is fully armed wearing a large crested helmet, breastplate, a great shield on his back, he holds the reigns of his horse in his left hand. This superb