Auction 86 - Glyptics and Ancient Jewelry sessione unica
Wednesday 9 December 2020 hours 14:00 (UTC +01:00)
A roman banded agate intaglio. Seated reader.
A roman banded agate intaglio. Seated reader.
2nd century A.D.
10 x 13 x 3 mm
The character is seated on a crossed legs chair. He holds a papyrus near the face, reading it with attention.
Traces of iron mounting. Wear marks. Attractive color of the stone. Rare.
U.K private collection