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 jasper astrological intaglio. Helios with solar quadriga.
A roman green jasper astrological intaglio. Helios with solar quadriga.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
13 x 16 x 3 mm
In the middle of the scene, the standing god is over the chariot, wearing the radiated crown and holding the solar whip/ the bridles with the left hand, rising the right. On his left and right side, the horses. Four stars. Groundline. Fine astrological depiction, well composed. Slight wear marks.
U.K., private collection 70's, in the same family since then.