ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
Friday 22 April 2022 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A roman dark agate intaglio set in a gold swivel ring. Grasshopper. 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
A roman dark agate intaglio set in a gold swivel ring. Grasshopper.
1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.
Fine depiction of the insect, facing left. Use of globular elements. Groundline. Slight wear marks. 18th - 19th century swivel mounting.
Stone 11 x 14 mm; ring size 16,5 x 18 mm; 2,93 gr
Provenance: UK private collection D.C.