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 banded agate intaglio. Warrior.
A roman banded agate intaglio. Warrior.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
11 x 16 x 3 mm
The standing figure is turned with the body to the right side, facing left withe the head in profile. The warrior is holding a sword with the left hand, a scabbard, a spear and a drapery with the right. Groundline. Attractive color of the stone. Slight wear marks.
U.K private collection