A Roman Intaglio of an Equestrian Warrior, ca 1st century CE Objects of Everyday Use Canberra2000 Marking the Paper

Canberra2000 Marking the Paper

its distinctive eight white petals depict a flowering daisy

Representing Khepri

which are ground down with some water

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 Canberra2000 Marking the PaperThis 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