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Roman intaglio in carnelian. Omphale with lion skin.

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Roman intaglio in carnelian. Omphale with lion skin.

Roman intaglio in deep red carnelian. Omphale bust with lion skin, in profile, facing left. Characterized by deep and longilinea volumes. The subject is esteemed since ancient times. Chipped edges of the stone, on the opposite side of the character profile. References: Lucia Pirzio Biroli Stefanelli, La collezione Paoletti (vol.2), cast n.639 Tome I drawer 9 n. inv. MR 24656 ("Jole the Herakles wife"); n. 425 Tome III drawer 8, inv. MR 25902 ("Jole the Herakles wife", from an intaglio in carnelian. Naples, National Archaeological Museum, Farnese collection, inv. 26066). mm 14 x 9 x 4
1st-2nd century A.D.
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