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 large roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Bust of Athena.
A large roman carnelian intaglio set in a gold ring. Bust of Athena.
2nd – 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio : 14 x 19 mm
Ring : 21 x 19,5 mm
17,43 g
Large rounded hoop ending with an oval bezel with the carnelian intaglio.
The goddess is turned on the left, represented with an helmet in a form of a mask showing wavy hair which gives a dimension of movement. The egides on her bust. Nice dimension of the stone and nice execution.
Small chip on the edge of the stone.
U.K private collection, London.