Lot 418 - Auction 66 - Part II

Roman burnt carnelian intaglio. Mars and Athena.

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Roman burnt carnelian intaglio. Mars and Athena.
11 x 14 x 4 mm
Both the deities are depicted with frontal body and heads in profile, in the act of looking at each other. Both characters are helmeted and hold a spear with a shield. Ground line. Good luck allegorical scene, referring to strength, military power and protection. Symmetrical structure. Slight wear marks and an attractive surface burn that reveals the original red color.
2nd-3rd century AD.
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