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. Fortuna-Tyche.
A roman carnelian intaglio. Fortuna-Tyche.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
10 x 12 x 2 mm
The personification of the abundance is seated on the rudder, facing left; with the right hand she holds the rudder, with the left she holds the cornucopia. Rare and unusual allegorical depiction. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection