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 post-renaissance magical garnet amulet. Candelabrum with inscriptions.
A post-renaissance magical garnet amulet. Candelabrum with inscriptions.
17th century
9 x 33 x 4 mm
On the convex surface, a candelabrum with grotesque head; 6 lateral branches and a principal larger branch decorated with lily flowers. Beneath the base, on each side, a dolphin, head down. Groundline.
On the reverse, greek inscriptions (retrograde): Α ΚΙΡΙΑς ΛΓΡΙΠΕΙΝΑΣ: Long live Agripine ! On the right, a palm branch.The inscription is surrounded by a branch border. Chip on top of the amulet and small chips on the edge (lower part). Rare.
U.K private collection, London.