Lot 97 | A roman bronze ring with carnelian intaglio. Theatrical mask.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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A roman bronze ring with carnelian intaglio. Theatrical mask.

A roman bronze ring with carnelian intaglio. Theatrical mask.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.
Intaglio 11x13 mm ; US size ring 4 ; 9,75 grs

Hexagonal hoop with oval bezel set with an intaglio depicting a theatrical mask. Facing left, with wide-opened mouth. The hair pulled back in a bun. Use of globular elements for nose and chin. Slight signs of wears on the surface of the stone.

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U.K. private collection