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 red jasper intaglio set in an ancient gold ring. Gryllos.<br><br>2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A roman red jasper intaglio set in an ancient gold ring. Gryllos.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
The hybrid creature is composed of an eagle's body, to which two heads are joined. The head in front can be identified with young a satyr, while on the back a Silenus's face. Behind, a spear. Probably a military apotropaic emblem. Ancient gold ring in good condition.
Stone 11 x 14 mm; ring size 16 x 19 mm; 5,49 gr.