Lot 103 | A roman nicolo intaglio. Male head.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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A roman nicolo intaglio. Male head.

A roman nicolo intaglio. Male head.

2nd - 3rd century A.D.
10,5x12x2 mm

The male character's face is turned to the left, and has a thick beard. The work is not finished. Rare example of carving in progress, where traces of engraving tools are visible. Attractive color of the stone.

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U.K. private collection