WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica WEB AUCTION 106: Glittica
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A postclassical two-layered agate cameo. Allegorical figure.
A postclassical two-layered agate cameo. Allegorical figure.
19th century.
15x20x4 mm
The female figure is characterized by butterfly wings, wearing a long chiton knotted at the waist, holding a Swan against her. On top, the sun. Probably an allegory of metamorphosis.
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U.K. private collection