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 chalcedony intaglio. Pegasus with inscription and allegorical attributes.
A roman italic chalcedony intaglio. Pegasus with inscription and allegorical attributes.
1st century B.C.
12 x 13 x 2 mm
Pegasus facing left, above a rudder. Around: SAVFEIVS - EROS - M.
Allegorical emblema referred to the abundance and to the prosperity.
Use of globular elements. Slight wear marks.
U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.