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Lot 99 - Auction 86

A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema with two inscribed modius and mask.1st century A.D.11,5 x 13 x 3 mm The emblematic ... Read more
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A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema with two inscribed modius and mask.

1st century A.D.

11,5 x 13 x 3 mm

The emblematic representation is composed of two Modii, separated in the center by an instrument resting on the container on the right. Above the right container: AV; on the left container, which contains two ears of wheat: OTI. In the field, the letters: A-V-C. Above, a frontal mask on crescent moon. Groundline. Unusual allegorical emblem, executed with great skill and compositional symmetry. The subject is probably referred to a corporation. Attractive color of stone. Slight wear marks. Rare.



U.K private collection, London.
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