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Lot 242 - Auction 54

A roman, three-layer nicolo-agate intaglio, mounted in an ancient gold ring. Harpocrates. The young god is depicted ... Read more
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A roman, three-layer nicolo-agate intaglio, mounted in an ancient gold ring. Harpocrates. The young god is depicted standing, in his typical pose with his finger to the mouth; with his left arm he is holding a cornucopia, symbol of plenty. Magic gem, of an auspicious value. For comparisons: A. Mastrocinque, Sylloge Gemmarum Gnosticarum, pp. 159-160. 2nd century A.D.
intaglio 7 x 9 x 5 mm; ring diam. 10 x 14 mm; gr. 4,56

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