Los Nr. 153 - Auction 54

Los Nr. 153

Glyptics
A hellenistic garnet intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Danae. The figure is turned to the right, with the body ... Weiter
Ergebnis:
8.750,00 GBP
Gebote:
21

Gebote

Status:
geschl. Auktion

Beschreibung

A hellenistic garnet intaglio, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Danae. The figure is turned to the right, with the body in three quarters and the head in profile. With her right arm she is leaning against a short column, while lifting (with her left hand) the drapery of her dress, which covers her legs only. This pose can be referred to an episode within the Metamorphoses, when Danae receives Zeus' golden rain. Since that encounter Danae will get pregnant with Perseus. Rare iconography. A fine specimen, engraved with artistry and refinement. Presence of globular elements. An intaglio characterized by deep and strong carving, but careful with details of face and drapery, and anatomical volumes (especially the abdomen and hips, which are elegantly sculpted). Typical cabochon bezel, strongly convex. For stylistic comparisons: G.M.A. Richter, Catalogue of engraved gems. Greek, Etruscan and Roman (The Metropolitan Museum of Art- New York), p. 40 n. 156-159. J. Boardman, C. Wagner, Masterpieces in miniature: engraved gems from the prehistory to the present, p.147, n. 135. 3rd century B.C.
intaglio 10 x 13 x 5 mm; ring diam. 16 x 18 mm; gr. 13,83

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