Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Faun.
A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Faun.
2nd century B.C.
8,5 x 15 x 3 mm
The character is facing right on tiptoes; with his left hand he holds a curved stick as he raises the right hand towards his face. Groundline. Use of globular elements. Slight wear marks.
U.K. private collection, London.