Lot 171 | A roman carnelian intaglio. Bucolic scene.

Bertolami Fine Art - Riversdell Close 27, KT16 9JW Chertsey
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A roman carnelian intaglio. Bucolic scene.

A roman carnelian intaglio. Bucolic scene.

2nd century A.D.
14x10x2 mm

An old shepherd watches over two grazing cows advancing to the left. In the background, a plant. Light chipping on the edge. Bucolic scene. Slight wear marks.

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U.K. private collection