WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica
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A postclassical agate intaglio. Bust of Mars.
A postclassical agate intaglio. Bust of Mars.
19th century (?).
11x12x4 mm
The god facing left. The helmet shows the front part sculpted with an anthropomorphic mask, of late renaissance taste. Magic eye stone cutting.
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U.K. private collection