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Roman intaglio (Sol)
Gemstone of dark green with inclusions of red jasper. As a heliotrope, the naturally occuring red jasper is utilized as smoke rising from the sacred fire. The figure of Sol is offset to the left, allowing for the use of the jasper. Sol's left arm is outstretched over the fire and he is holding a whip in his left hand. Stone is broken at the top and Sol's head is missing.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
54.389A/4.2
Find Information
Site Name: Bear House Field, Caerleon
Grid Reference: ST 33 91
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1954
Notes: Main lateral drain
Acquisition
Collected officially, 12/10/1954
Measurements
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Material
heliotrope
Location
In store
Categories
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