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)
An eastern roman green chalcedony intaglio. Military fight scene. <br><br>2nd - 3rd century A.D.
An eastern roman green chalcedony intaglio. Military fight scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A soldier on horseback advances against a soldier on the ground (wearing an helmet and holding a shield). The character on horseback raises a spear to kill his enemy and appears to be characterized by a headdress (Leontea?). Greek inscription on the background. Probably Alexander the Great fighting a soldier. Wear marks. Eastern workshop.
17 x 22 x 4 mm.