Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica
Friday 12 November 2021 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
An early roman republican banded agate intaglio. Quadriga.
An early roman republican banded agate intaglio. Quadriga.
1st century B.C.
8x11x2 mm
The chariot is pulled by four running horses, and the charioteer holds the whip to incite them. The scene is composed in the style of republican denarii. Use of small globular elements. Beautiful variety of banded agate. Slight signs of wear.
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U.K. private collection