Lot 123 | A roman three-layers agate intaglio mounted in a modern gold ring. Harpocrates.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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A roman three-layers agate intaglio mounted in a modern gold ring. Harpocrates.

A roman three-layers agate intaglio mounted in a modern gold ring. Harpocrates.

2nd-3rd century A.D.
Intaglio 7x11 mm ; ring eternel size 15x18 mm ; 6,22 grs

The divine child brings his left hand close to his mouth and holds a cornucopia with his right hand. Convex bezel. Wear marks and traces of burning. Modern gold setting on antique style, with raised bezel decorated on the sides with four spherical elements.

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U.K. private collection