Bertolami Fine Art - Bertolami Fine Art, 1 Harewood Place 1, W1S 1BU Londra
ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
Friday 22 April 2022 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A roman carnelian intaglio. Gryllos.<br><br>2nd century A.D.
A roman carnelian intaglio. Gryllos.
2nd century A.D.
The hybrid creature is characterized by a bust of Athena whose helmet is made up of two joined heads of Silenus; on the shoulder, a theatrical mask and on the chest an erote mask. Interesting apotropaic composition. Attractive color of the stone.
9 x 11 x 4 mm.