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)
A roman carnelian intaglio. Athena Promachos.
A roman carnelian intaglio. Athena Promachos.
1st-2nd Century A.D.
7x10x3 mm
The goddess of war is standing in movement and facing left. Her left arm bent and upraised holds a long spear, meanwhile the right holds a large shield. She wears a long chiton, a breastplate and a crested helmet. Groundline. Small chip on the edge. Slight wear of marks.
"
U.K. private collection