Roman Green Chalcedony Intaglio of Dancing Satyr set as a ring, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Vessels - Stone The handle is connected to

The handle is connected to the bowl by an elegantly curved piece of silver that tapers to a pointed tip

These materials were carefully selected for visual harmony

and in some instances the shape itself took on greater

The sweeping arc of the handles is both functional and ornamental

Roman Green Chalcedony Intaglio of Dancing Satyr set as a ring, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Vessels - Stone The handle is connected toA striking Roman intaglio in luminous green chalcedony depicting a youthful satyr in motion, nude save for a short cloak draped over one shoulder, his left leg raised in a lively dance. In his outstretched hand he presents a theatrical mask, in the other, he holds a curved pedum (shepherds crook), one of the defining attributes of the satyr. The composition captures the energy and grace of Dionysian revelry, a spirited follower of the wine god caught