Lot 289 | A fine renaissance agate intaglio set in a swivel gold ring. Mythological scene with Triptolemus and Ceres. 17th century.

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A fine renaissance agate intaglio set in a swivel gold ring. Mythological scene with Triptolemus and Ceres. 17th century.

A fine renaissance agate intaglio set in a swivel gold ring. Mythological scene with Triptolemus and Ceres.

17th century.

Interesting allegorical scene depicting Triptolemus who received poppy flowers from Ceres; these flowers, distributed to farmers, produce a sweet sleep and a quiet rest. The female figure is also interpreted as the Night. After an intaglio by Valerio Belli. The stone is set in a 18th century swivel ring. Very good condition. Parallels: L.P. P. Stefanelli, La Collezione Paoletti, vol. 1, p. 134 n. 198. After a model of Valerio Belli. Cfr. red jasper intaglio, Paris, BNF Cabinet des Médailles (Mariette 1750, I, tav. LX- Reinach 1895, tav. 88, 60. Valerio Belli Vincentino 2000, p. 359 n. 157, fig. p. 146. Cfr. Plaquette in Hermitage Museum, Saint Petesburg.

Stone 14 x 17 mm; ring size 17 x 20 mm; 4,70 gr.