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Lot 94 - Auction 86

A rare eastern roman onyx intaglio. Allegorical emblema. 1st - 3rd century A.D.12 x 17 x 3 mmThe representation is characterized by a ... Read more
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A rare eastern roman onyx intaglio. Allegorical emblema.

1st - 3rd century A.D.

12 x 17 x 3 mm

The representation is characterized by a stylized and symmetrical emblem structure, depicting racemes of grapes with bunches; in the center, probably a thyrsus or a scepter referable to the Dionysiac sphere. The unusual composition is known from some rare specimens, probably referable to eastern regions. Attractive variety of stone, finely engraved. The back has a chipped surface.

Parallels: Antiken Gemmen in deutschen sammlungen, band I, Staatliche Munzsammlung Munchen, teil 3, p. 116 n. 2879.

European private collection.

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