Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman italic burnt sard. Dying Otriade.
A roman italic burnt sard. Dying Otriade.
2nd century B.C.
Diam_ 10 x 2 mm
The spartan warrior is seated on the ground, still holding the sword with his left hand and covering himself with the shield held by his right hand. The character wears helmet and armor. Use of globular elements, typical of the Italic style. Attractive and peculiar color of the stone due to burns. Interesting composition.
U.K. private collection, London.