• Home
  • Auction 43
  • 279 Interesting and large Roman intaglio in carnelian. Hero ...

Lot 279 - Auction 43

Interesting and large Roman intaglio in carnelian. Hero under the tree.
Price realized:
1.100,00 GBP
Bids:
3

Bids

Lot status:
Auction closed

Description



Interesting and large Roman intaglio in carnelian. Hero under the tree.

Roman carnelian intaglio. Hero under the tree. The hero is armed with a club, depicted feeding a bird, which stand on a rock. The bird is similar to an eagle and laid on a quadruped. Probably this is a Herakles’ sacrifice scene. Light traces of burnt and chipping. The intaglio is sold with a silver toned cast. mm 16 x 13 x 4
1st century B.C. – 1st century A.D.
Only registered and authorized users are allowed to place bids.

Please use the registration form to send us your participation request, or, if you are already registered and authorized, use the login box on the top.

For any information please contact info@bertolamifineart.com