A Roman Marble Relief Fragment with Mare and Foal, Roman Imperial Period, 1st - 3rd century CE Amulets - Power with intact fringes and very

with intact fringes and very well-preserved design clarity

Its presence in this ring would have conveyed the wearer’s elevated status as well as aspirational qualities of moral discipline and divine favor

slashed mouth

the modern mount expertly crafted in excellent condition

and a small tuft on top of its head

A Roman Marble Relief Fragment with Mare and Foal, Roman Imperial Period, 1st - 3rd century CE Amulets - Power with intact fringes and veryFinely carved in high relief, this fragmentary marble panel depicts a mare lowering her head protectively toward her nursing foal. Despite the fragmentary nature of the composition, the sculptor conveyed a notable sense of tenderness and naturalism through the intimate interaction between the two animals. The grouping likely formed part of a larger decorative program, possibly from a sarcophagus frieze, funerary monument, or architectural revetment.