ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
Friday 22 April 2022 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A roman agate cameo mounted in a gold ring. Male portrait.<br><br>2nd century A.D.
A roman agate cameo mounted in a gold ring. Male portrait.
2nd century A.D.
The young character is presented in front, his head turned left, with an upraised look. His young features are characterized by short folded hair framing the face with uncovered ear. Aquiline nose (tip of it missing), small full semi-opened lips, with proeminent chin and squared jaw. The gold mounting is composed of a large rounded hoop, flatten within and surmounted by a large oval levelled box-setting. Wear marks.
int diam 20 mm; cameo 15x18x5 mm; 12,05 gr.