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<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 353713, member: 5833"]Carnelian/cornelian intaglio of some hero from classical mythology, probably a Greek participant in the Trojan War. The weapons below the head may indicate who in particular, but I do not know how to interpret them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Value here is primarily sentimental. Intaglios of this type in this material (a form of quartz) are common in men's jewellery, although this one is done better than most modern ones.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 353713, member: 5833"]Carnelian/cornelian intaglio of some hero from classical mythology, probably a Greek participant in the Trojan War. The weapons below the head may indicate who in particular, but I do not know how to interpret them. Value here is primarily sentimental. Intaglios of this type in this material (a form of quartz) are common in men's jewellery, although this one is done better than most modern ones.[/QUOTE]
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