ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
Friday 22 April 2022 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A roman red jasper magical intaglio set in a gold ring. Votive scene. <br><br>2nd - 3rd century A.D.
A roman red jasper magical intaglio set in a gold ring. Votive scene.
2nd - 3rd century A.D.
The intaglio shows a central male in front, wearing a cloak and a sickle surrounded by astral symbol (stars and crescent moon), on each side a winged erotes holding vases (?) and an other young character holding a stick (?). Ear of corns on the ground. Groundline. The central character could be a representation of Kronos. Magical symbolic related to fertility and rebirth.
The 18k gold mounting is with rounded hoop with French mark (eagle head). Rare.
int diam 16 mm; intaglio 11x13mm; 3,41 gr.