Lot 53 | A roman carnelian intaglio. Panther with thyrsus.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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A roman carnelian intaglio. Panther with thyrsus.

A roman carnelian intaglio. Panther with thyrsus.

2nd century A.D.
9x10x2 mm

The panther is facing left, with the head turned toward the thyrsus. The right upper legs raised enhancing the movement of torsion. Groundline. Chip on the edge. Wear marks.

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U.K. private collection