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 jasper intaglio set in a modern massive gold ring. Bust of a Phrygian. <br><br>2nd century A.D.
A roman jasper intaglio set in a modern massive gold ring. Bust of a Phrygian.
2nd century A.D.
The stone depicts a male character turned left. He is characterized by strong features; wide-open eye, straight nose with large nostril and semi-opened mouth. The head is surmounted by a phrygian hat. Probably Ganymede. The massive gold mounting with angular and sided hoop is surmounted by a large oval bezel.
Stone 12 x 14 mm; ring size 18 x 19,5 mm; 21,26 gr.