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Lot 121 - Auction 107

A roman banded agate intaglio. Centaur.
Estimate:
600,00/800,00 £
Starting price:
450,00 GBP
Price realized:
1.910,00 GBP
Bids:
22

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Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A roman banded agate intaglio. Centaur.

2nd century A.D.

11 x 14 x 2 mm.

A fine depiction of a bearded centaur, holding a laurel wreath in his left hand, and a branch in the right hand. The mythological creature is facing left. Beautiful banded stone charaterized by a progressive transition from dark to honey and transparent tones, interrupted in the middle by an elegant white band. Slight wear marks.

Provenance: UK private collection.
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