Lot 73 | A roman carnelian intaglio. Gryllos.

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 carnelian intaglio. Gryllos.

A roman carnelian intaglio. Gryllos.

1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.

12 x 13 x 2 mm

The hybrid representation is composed with the masks of two elderly Sileni and of a young satyr. Apotropaic and magical depiction. Wear marks. Vivid color of the stone.



U.K. private collection