Lot 327 - Auction 66 - Part II

A roman garnet intaglio. Eagle on altar with attributes.
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350,00 GBP
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Description

A roman garnet intaglio. Eagle on altar with attributes.
8 x 11 x 3 mm
The bird is on a marble altar decorated with two sculpted ram protomes and a frieze; in its beak it holds a laurel wreath (symbol of victory and supremacy), in its paws instead it holds an ear of wheat (symbol of abundance). Interesting allegorical composition. Attractive vivid color of stone. Use of globular elements. For comparisons: G.M.A. Richter, Catalog of engraved gems. Greek, Etruscan and Roman, The Metropolitan useum of Art, New York, n. 522.
1st century BC. - 1st century AD.
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