7 intaglios , 5 red, 2 orange, 2 blue. Carved with different motifs from mythology and one had the profile of Caracalla

Over 30 Roman intaglios have been found at #Trimontium Fort in the #ScottishBorders—tiny engraved gems worn in rings, rich with myth & meaning.
Many were found by fieldwalkers like Walter Elliot, a founder of the Trust. Each one offers a glimpse into #Roman life.

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