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 with two inscribed modius and mask.
A roman carnelian intaglio. Allegorical emblema with two inscribed modius and mask.
1st century A.D.
11,5 x 13 x 3 mm
The emblematic representation is composed of two Modii, separated in the center by an instrument resting on the container on the right. Above the right container: AV; on the left container, which contains two ears of wheat: OTI.
In the field, the letters: A-V-C. Above, a frontal mask on crescent moon. Groundline.
Unusual allegorical emblem, executed with great skill and compositional symmetry. The subject is probably referred to a corporation. Attractive color of stone. Slight wear marks. Rare.
U.K private collection, London.