Lot 80 | A roman three-layers agate intaglio. Lobster.

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 three-layers agate intaglio. Lobster.

A roman three-layers agate intaglio. Lobster.

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

10 x 13 x 5 mm

The shellfish is depicted with very detailed naturalistic style. The stone is highly polished in the engraved part. The representation is executed with great skills. Rare.



U.K. private collection, London.