ASTA 107 - Glittica Sessione Unica
Friday 22 April 2022 hours 15:00 (UTC +00:00)
A late roman carnelian intaglio. Christian emblema. 3rd - 4th century A.D.
A late roman carnelian intaglio. Christian emblema.
3rd - 4th century A.D.
The emblem is composed of an anchor and on its sides a fish and a shrimp. Around, a christological inscription (IXT YC). Signs of wear and burns on the surface. small chip on the edge. Parallel: J. Spier, Late Antique and Early Christian Gems, plates 27- 36.
12 x 15 x 4,5 mm.