Lot 362 - Auction 66 - Part II

A roman magical chalcedony intaglio. Allegorical scene.
Price realized:
7.000,00 GBP
Bids:
25

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Lot status:
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Description

A roman magical chalcedony intaglio. Allegorical scene.
11 x 13 x 2,5 mm
An hybrid creature, turned on the left side is formed by a volatile body (raven) with an horse head. It is holded by an insect (with 6 legs) (with reins?) and holds the caduceus. Insolite and rare allegorical composition, apparently inedite. Scene referring to Apollo and Mercury cult, with reference to the underworld and the magico-apotropaic believes. Work executed with high precision and technic. Use of globular elements. Slight wear marks.
1st century BC - 1st century AD.

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