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 republican sard intaglio. Allegorical emblem.
A roman republican sard intaglio. Allegorical emblem.
1st century B.C.
12 x 14 x 2 mm
In a vertical position, one hand is holding a poppy flower and two ears of wheat which elegantly hang downwards. Use of globular elements. Allegorical emblema referred to good luck, abundance and prosperity. Wear marks.
U.K. private collection