Lot 388 - Auction 66 - Part II

A roman three layers agate cameo. Theater mask.
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2.000,00 GBP
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Description

A roman three layers agate cameo. Theatral mask.
11 x 14 x 3 mm
The face of the mask is engraved on the white layer of the stone (with translucent reflections), while the thick hair is radially arranged in the brown-orange layer. The bottom of the stone is pale yellow and is characterized by a good transparency. The face is characterized by large hollow eyes, a short and linear nose, a half-open mouth stretched in a grimace, a round chin. Presence of globular elements in the carving performed with the drill. Polishing highlights the anatomical details of the face. Interesting work, where a certain expressiveness of the subject is sought. Apotraic depiction referring to scenic representations.
1st-2nd century AD.

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