ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
Friday 22 April 2022 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A roman nicolo intaglio. Hunting scene.<br><br>2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A roman nicolo intaglio. Hunting scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A lion attacks a bull, biting him on the shoulder and assaulting him from behind. The mighty quadruped folds his legs to the ground as a sign of defeat. Scene inspired by greek models.
10 x 12 x 2 mm.
Provenance: UK private collection.