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 hematite magical fusiform amulet. Feminine figure with inscriptions.
A roman hematite magical fusiform amulet. Feminine figure with inscriptions.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
H : 24 mm
The cylindrical shaped amulet is engraved with a principal feminine figure, dressed with a long dress and hat, turned on the left, her right arm bent and right index to her mouth, meanwhile, she holds her tight with the left arm. Groundline.
Around, seven lines of greek inscriptions.
Parallels : A. Mastrocinque, SGG I, p.399, tav. 21
U.K private collection, London.