Lot 97 | A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema.

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. Allegorical emblema.

A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema.

2nd century A.D.

9 x 12 x 2 mm

A modius is surmounted by a balance; above: two clasped hands holding an ear of corn, a palm branch and a caduceus (dextrarum junctio). Allegorical emblema referred to abundance, luck and union. Slight wear marks.



U.K private collection