- Startseite
- Auction 66 - Part II
- 497 A rare late Roman ivory cameo mounted in an ancient gold ...
Los Nr. 497 - Auction 66 - Part II
498
Beschreibung
A rare late Roman ivory cameo mounted in an ancient gold ring. Frontal head of Medusa.
cameo 21 x 25 x 14; diam. 20,5 mm; gr. 20,05
The face is frontal, made in high relief, and characterized by a thick head of hair with large locks, a prominent nose, a fleshy mouth and hollow eyes (the eye is empty and originally had to contain an iris of glass paste or hard stone); above, on the head, rest the wings. Subject of apotropaic and protective value. Interesting stylistic rendering with well-marked features and search for expressiveness, typical for this subject. Slight wear marks, traces of patina and ancient sediments. The gold ring is formed by a flat bezel with a small decorated frame (with a chiseled filiform element); the annular hoop is flat and broad, adorned with the same chiseled pattern engraved on both sides. Rare example of generous dimensions in an extraordinary state of preservation. Intact. For comparisons: M. Henig, The Content Cameos, pp. 88-92; M. Henig, H. Molesworth, The Complete Content Cameos, pp. 183-192 ("Gorgoneia"); O. Neverov, Ancient cameos in the Hermitage Museum collection, 1988 ( russian catalog), pp. 128-137. This lot is listed in an invoice from parisian gallery Mythes et Légendes by Michel Cohen in 1986, mentionning that the piece was formerly in Arthur Sambon (1867-1947) collection.
3rd-4th century AD.
cameo 21 x 25 x 14; diam. 20,5 mm; gr. 20,05
The face is frontal, made in high relief, and characterized by a thick head of hair with large locks, a prominent nose, a fleshy mouth and hollow eyes (the eye is empty and originally had to contain an iris of glass paste or hard stone); above, on the head, rest the wings. Subject of apotropaic and protective value. Interesting stylistic rendering with well-marked features and search for expressiveness, typical for this subject. Slight wear marks, traces of patina and ancient sediments. The gold ring is formed by a flat bezel with a small decorated frame (with a chiseled filiform element); the annular hoop is flat and broad, adorned with the same chiseled pattern engraved on both sides. Rare example of generous dimensions in an extraordinary state of preservation. Intact. For comparisons: M. Henig, The Content Cameos, pp. 88-92; M. Henig, H. Molesworth, The Complete Content Cameos, pp. 183-192 ("Gorgoneia"); O. Neverov, Ancient cameos in the Hermitage Museum collection, 1988 ( russian catalog), pp. 128-137. This lot is listed in an invoice from parisian gallery Mythes et Légendes by Michel Cohen in 1986, mentionning that the piece was formerly in Arthur Sambon (1867-1947) collection.
3rd-4th century AD.
Nur registrierte Bentuzer dürfen Gebote hinzufügen.
Bitte melden Sie sich an, oder registrieren Sie sich für Ihren persönlichen Zugang.
Für weitere Informationen schreiben Sie uns an info@bertolamifineart.com
Bitte melden Sie sich an, oder registrieren Sie sich für Ihren persönlichen Zugang.
Für weitere Informationen schreiben Sie uns an info@bertolamifineart.com
Cookie-Richtlinie
Diese Website verwendet Cookies , um die Benutzererfahrung zu verbessern und Informationen über die Nutzung der Website zu sammeln. Es gibt auch Cookies, die für die Auswahl personalisierter Anzeigen und Werbeinhalte verwendet werden können. Sie können unsere Cookie-Richtlinie lesen, alle Cookies akzeptieren und fortfahren durch Klicken auf "Akzeptieren" oder Ihre Auswahl anpassen, indem Sie auf "Anpassen" klicken.