Lot 75 | A PTOLEMAIC CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. BUST OF YOUTH WITH PHRYGIAN CAP.

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A PTOLEMAIC CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. BUST OF YOUTH WITH PHRYGIAN CAP.

A PTOLEMAIC CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. BUST OF YOUTH WITH PHRYGIAN CAP.

2nd-1st century B.C.

14,5x16x4 mm

The male character is shown from behind, his head in profile facing left upward. He is characterized by a laureated Phrygian cap. The features of the face shown a large almond eye straight nose and semi-opened lips with proturding chin. His musculature is raised by strong shoulders covered by a cloak. The effigy can probably be identified with Paris. Chips and loss on the edge. Wear marks.

Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.