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Lot 138 - Auction 107

A roman carnelian intaglio mounted on a modern gold ring. Ritual scene with herm.
Estimate:
800,00/1.200,00 £
Starting price:
500,00 GBP
Price realized:
700,00 GBP
Bids:
3

Bids

Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A roman carnelian intaglio mounted on a modern gold ring. Ritual scene with herm.

2nd century A.D.

int diam 18 mm; intaglio 12x14 mm; 7,39 gr.

The intaglio shows two male characters worshipping an hermaic pillar. The seated one is holding a crown (?) meanwhile the standing one is putting a garland on the bust. Groundline. The gold mounting is with rounded hoop and with french owl hallmark. Slight wear marks on the surface and slight chip on the edge. Allegorical scene.

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