Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Seagoat.
A roman italic banded agate intaglio. Seagoat.
2nd-1st century B.C.
7 x 10,5 x 1,5 mm
The marine creature is turned on the left side and characterized by a goat protome ending with a fish tail. Use of globular elements. Attractive color of the stone. Slight wear marks.
U.K. private collection, London.