Oval red intaglio engraved with a hybrid creature depicted in profile facing left, the body of a rooster and the head of a helmeted warrior. It carries a shield and a spear. Set in gold pendant with fine beading pattern frame and wide ridged suspension loop. Similar hybrid creatures in ancient mythology were known as sirens, harpies, sphinxes and hippalectryon. Size: 3 cm L (including loop) - 1 3/16 inches Material: Cornelian and gold - total weight= 4.8 grms Culture: Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D. Condition: Intact Provenance: British private collection of the 1990s. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.