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Lot 234 - Auction 54

A roman agate - chalcedony cameo, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Reading girl. The female figure, elegantly draped, ... Read more
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A roman agate - chalcedony cameo, mounted on an ancient gold ring. Reading girl. The female figure, elegantly draped, is turned to the left, and seated on a chair with a back; with her right hand, she is holding the board with inscriptions on, while having the left one to the face, in a pensive mood. She has thick hair, ending by a long braid, which falls down over the back. Fine piece, carried out with remarkable artistry and excellent structuring sensibility. The stone is mounted in a fine gold ring with a turning bezel. Rare mounting typology, excellently preserved, still turning. Light wear marks. 1st - 2nd century. A.D.
18 x 17 x 3 mm; ring diam. 20 mm; gr. 5,12.

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