09-03-2017, 01:07 PM
(09-03-2017, 12:19 PM)66kbm Wrote: Hi all,
After a recent visit to the museum in Bridport, Dorset, I saw this wonderful Intaglio. <see pic>, from Waddon Hill Roman fort.
I have never seen anything similar anywhere before. I was wondering if any of you good folks out there may have seen similar?
Also, could anyone interpret the items and meaning of them on the Intaglio please.
Thanks in advance,
Kevin.
Pic does not seem to want to upload....trying again.
The strange animal is a Hippocampus or Hippocamp I believe.. I think you'll find in occurs in art mosaics and jewellry quite commonly, look for "Roman Sea Horse" or similar:
Fishbourne Roman Villa
Ivor
"And the four bare walls stand on the seashore. a wreck a skeleton a monument of that instability and vicissitude to which all things human are subject. Not a dwelling within sight, and the farm labourer, and curious traveller, are the only persons that ever visit the scene where once so many thousands were congregated." T.Lewin 1867
"And the four bare walls stand on the seashore. a wreck a skeleton a monument of that instability and vicissitude to which all things human are subject. Not a dwelling within sight, and the farm labourer, and curious traveller, are the only persons that ever visit the scene where once so many thousands were congregated." T.Lewin 1867
