Lot 278 | A large late renaissance agate cameo. Bust of a roman emperor. <br><br>16th - 17th century

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A large late renaissance agate cameo. Bust of a roman emperor. <br><br>16th - 17th century

Estimate 1,500.00 / 2,500.00 £Starting Price 900.00 £

A large late renaissance agate cameo. Bust of a roman emperor.

16th - 17th century

Portrait of a laureated emperor, inspired by the portraits of the Julio-Claudian Era. The features are executed in the typical late Renaissance style; finely chiseled hair. Interesting variety of agate-chalcedony, characterized by bluish parts and inclusions. Large size.

30x39x8 mm