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 romana agate intaglio. Satyr and a vase.
A romana agate intaglio. Satyr and a vase.
1st century B.C. - 2nd century A.D.
14 x 18 x 4 mm
The young naked figure is seated facing left, raising an arm as in the pose of contemplation. In front of him, an elegant amphora-shaped vase characterized by two handles with an acute angle (similar to the type of trozzella). An unusual double-ended attribute hangs from the satyr's genital area (similar to an insect). Apparently unpublished iconography, to be identified. Wear marks.
U.K private collection