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 green chalcedony intaglio. Biga.
A roman green chalcedony intaglio. Biga.
2nd century A.D.
5 x 7 x 1,5 mm
The racing chariot is pulled by two horses moving left. The charioteer shakes the whip with her right hand. Interesting specimen of small dimensions but rich in details. Slight wear marks. Groundline. Attractive vivid green color of the stone with chromium inclusions.
U.K private collection