Lot 92 - E-Live Auction 70

A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos. The hybrid creature is composed of a head of Silenus held up by rooster legs; ... Read more
Price realized:
160,00 GBP
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Description

A roman red jasper intaglio. Gryllos. The hybrid creature is composed of a head of Silenus held up by rooster legs; above is an equine protome (the quadruped is in the act of chewing a twig). A cornucopia is also part of the composition.. Apotropaic and auspicious depiction. Ground line. 2nd - 3rd century A.D.
11 x 9 x 2 mm
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