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Lot 235 - Auction 107

A roman red jasper magical intaglio set in a gold ring. Votive scene.
Estimate:
700,00/900,00 £
Starting price:
400,00 GBP
Price realized:
650,00 GBP
Bids:
9

Bids

Lot status:
Auction closed

Description

A roman red jasper magical intaglio set in a gold ring. Votive scene.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.

int diam 16 mm; intaglio 11x13mm; 3,41 gr.

The intaglio shows a central male in front, wearing a cloak and a sickle surrounded by astral symbol (stars and crescent moon), on each side a winged erotes holding vases (?) and an other young character holding a stick (?). Ear of corns on the ground. Groundline. The central character could be a representation of Kronos. Magical symbolic related to fertility and rebirth. The 18k gold mounting is with rounded hoop with French mark (eagle head). Rare.

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